The Effects Of Crack Cocaine On Teeth
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Dental issues associated with crack cocaine include tooth decay, cavities, and mouth sores. Although some tooth damage may be permanent, seeking proper health care and treatment can prevent further damage.
Crack is a powerful stimulant abused for its pleasurable side-effects, including increased energy, euphoria, and alertness. However, crack can also cause dry mouth and teeth grinding, which can weaken teeth.
Smoking crack cocaine causes a higher risk of burns and sores inside and around the mouth. Open sores around the mouth can lead to dangerous infections and increases the risk of spreading human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Some of the tooth decay caused by crack cocaine abuse may be permanent. Cosmetic dentistry may be able to repair severely damaged or missing teeth. However, some of the damage can be reversed, if treated in time.
Detox can help you safely cope with crack cocaine withdrawal symptoms. You will have access to healthcare professionals around-the-clock. If necessary, you may be provided medications to treat withdrawal symptoms.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 106 crack cocaine users and 106 controls matched for age, gender, and tobacco use. Data were collected on socio-demographic characteristics, drug use, use of dental services, dental caries, periodontal disease, and the outcome (tooth loss).
Results: Crack cocaine users had a greater frequency of tooth loss (55.7% vs. 36.8%), severity of dental caries and periodontal disease and less use of dental services than the controls (P< 0.05). After adjustments, tooth loss was 46% more frequent among crack cocaine users (PR= 1.46; 95%, CI: 1.10-1.93) as well as significantly more frequent among non-whites, those older than 24 years of age and those with high dental caries severity. Occurrence of tooth loss was significantly higher among crack cocaine users. These findings can contribute to the planning and implementation of prevention strategies and oral health care for individuals with a chemical dependence.
Clinical significance: The use of crack cocaine had a negative impact on the oral health of its users, leading to tooth loss and a greater severity of dental caries. These findings should be considered when planning prevention strategies to improve oral health in individuals addicted to crack cocaine.
At Bedrock, we treat a variety of kinds of substance abuse, including crack cocaine addiction. Treatment programs may include medication-assisted treatment, detoxification, mental health support, and inpatient services, depending on your needs.
You may have noticed that many drug addicts have bad teeth. That's because drugs such as methamphetamine (meth), heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, and even marijuana can cause problems for your teeth and gums. Here are a few of the main reasons:
CocaineThis drug can have different effects on your mouth, depending on how you take it. When you snort it, cocaine can damage the tissue between your nose and the roof of your mouth, eventually causing a hole and making it hard to talk or eat.
Like meth, it's very acidic. So when you smoke crack or put powdered cocaine in your mouth, the acids coat your teeth and can break down their protective enamel. This can cause gum disease and tooth decay. If you rub it on your gums, it can cause mouth sores.
Bruxism refers to the unconscious clenching and grinding of teeth. Many people clench or grind their teeth in their sleep, even without using cocaine. However, cocaine intake can increase the symptoms of bruxism, resulting in jaw pain as well as causing teeth to become brittle.
Dental erosion, or loss of the tooth enamel coating, is generally associated with trauma caused by acid exposure. Cocaine powder is a salt (cocaine hydrochloride) that has a low pH (4.5) and is acidic. When taken through the oral route, or even when inhaled, cocaine can mix with the saliva which increases the acidity of the saliva. This mixture can result in the dissolution of the mineral