How can marijuana cause mouth problems?
ANSWER
Smoke from pot is a carcinogen and can cause mouth cancer. In addition, if you smoke pot often, you can develop something called cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, which leads to nausea and vomiting. The acids from your stomach that end up in your mouth can wear away enamel and lead to tooth decay.
From: How Drug Abuse Affects Your Mouth WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Alfred D. Wyatt Jr. on August 28, 2018
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Saini G. , Sept-Oct 2013. Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
Bassiouny M. , Nov 2012. Substance Abuse
Victoria State Government: "Teeth and Drug Use."
National Institute on Drug Abuse: "High Rates of Dental and Gum Disease Occur Among Methamphetamine Users."
American Dental Association: "Meth Mouth."
Mouth Healthy: "Meth Mouth: How Methamphetamine Use Affects Dental Health."
Medscape: "Methamphetamine, Heroin Users Both Suffer from 'Meth Mouth.'"
Brand H. , April 2008. British Dental Journal
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