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How does the prolonged use of meth destroy its users’ teeth?
Meth contains ingredients such as battery acid, antifreeze, drain cleaner, and lantern fluid all of which destroy the body and corrode the mouth. Meth also dries out the salivary glands, which allows the mouth to be able to produce more bacteria, rotting the teeth and leading to gum decay. One of thRead more
Meth contains ingredients such as battery acid, antifreeze, drain cleaner, and lantern fluid all of which destroy the body and corrode the mouth. Meth also dries out the salivary glands, which allows the mouth to be able to produce more bacteria, rotting the teeth and leading to gum decay. One of the first problems of meth use is the negative effect it has on your dental health. Smoking meth causes damaging problems to your teeth and causes something known as “meth mouth”. It is characterized by severe tooth decay, gum disease, and poor dental health. This causes teeth to break and/or fall out. Those addicted to methamphetamines have often had teeth that are blackened, stained, crumbling, and rotting. The signs of meth mouth include the following:
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Cracked, loose, or missing teeth
Gum disease, gingivitis, and periodontitis
Lockjaw
Micro cavities
Teeth grinding and clenching
Black and rotting teeth
Bad breath
How does reading poetry benefit the soul?
Reading poetry is similar to listening to music. You’re given the opportunity to view the world either from a completely different perspective that has the effect of expanding your world conceptually be it spiritually, philosophically, socially, politically, historically, etc. or from a totally famiRead more
Reading poetry is similar to listening to music. You’re given the opportunity to view the world either from a completely different perspective that has the effect of expanding your world conceptually be it spiritually, philosophically, socially, politically, historically, etc. or from a totally familiar perspective, one that resonates with you and speaks your truth, reminding you that you are not alone, that your experiences, thoughts, and feelings are shared—there’s comfort to be found there.
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