What Causes Meth Mouth

Meth contains highly corrosive ingredients, including anhydrous ammonia, red phosphorous, lithium from car batteries, and muriatic acid, which can cause extensive tooth decay.

Meth abuse causes users to stop caring for their personal hygiene, including brushing and flossing their teeth, which can also cause extensive tooth decay.

Read about some other causes of meth mouth.

Methamphetamine gives you dry mouth, which limits saliva production. Saliva protects against bacterial growth, gum disease and tooth decay.

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