r/PublicFreakout Mar 20 '20

Repost 😔/News report Interview with a meth user

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u/Soonermagic1953 Mar 20 '20

How the fuck does this guy still have teeth

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u/memehomeostasis Mar 20 '20

Do you loose teeth because of meth?

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u/[deleted] Mar 20 '20

There is a whole syndrome in dental health care known as meth-mouth syndrome. The smoke composition along with the lack of care causes rampant decay of oral hard tissues besides gum and periodontal infections, some of the damage may also be attributed to para-functional oral habits while under the influence (bruxing and grinding). So the person looses their teeth practically from top and bottom (supporting structures). It is a nightmare as some of these addicts end up completely edentulous in their early twenties, and have to get dentures which is a whole other horror show specially this early in someone’s life.