Talk:Meth mouth

message: I cut this paragraph:
:Key ingredients of methamphetamine manufacturing, including lithium, muriatic acid, sulfuric acid, and lye, are corrosive and can cause skin burns. During meth smoking, these substances are heated, vaporized and swirl throughout the user's mouth, potentially causing irritation, sores and infection. However, in one recent study the most dramatic tooth wear was found among users who preferred snorting the drug, suggesting that mechanisms other than tissue damage may be involved.
The description of how the chemicals in meth react with gum and dental tissue is not scientifically supported.
I also cut the == Opposing views == section which reads as follows:
:Some observers contend that there is little clinical data to support the idea of "meth mouth" as distinct from ordinary poor oral hygiene and a lack of proper dental care, though some suggest this is exacerbated in meth users by a tendency to consume sugared beverages. Some commentators have criticized mass media coverage of meth mouth as exhibiting elements of a moral panic.
Jack Shafer has done an excellent series of articles in slate.com about the meth mouth myth, which I will cite in the main article shortly. Ellsworth 20:00, 17 May 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Cut 

message: Hi there!  MITCHTV.NET should be added to your links!  Feel FREE TO USE THE IMAGES OF METH MOUTH.
 Dr. Mitchell A. Goodis, DDS
 contact mike@berrycc.com
:Is the Rotten.com external link strictly necessary? The article takes gratuitous swipes at gay male culture in the process (connecting "meth" with the mythical gay male lisp, for example) and seems, at best, scientifically unsupported. We might just as well link to Something Awful or Encyclopedia Dramatica while we're at it. LadyCrow 01:38, 27 January 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Yes, methamphetamine is popular in the homosexual group, and I agree, rotten.com is very informative. --78.86.159.199 (talk) 19:09, 26 September 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  please add this link 

message: I've gotten conflicting advice as to whether I should write "Meth" or "Methamphetamine". I've gone with the long form for now, but I can be convinced otherwise. Mark Arsten (talk) 17:25, 17 September 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Meth vs Methamphetamine 

message: This word is being flung around **way** too casually in a chemistry-related article.  Making meth isn't the same as baking a cake, and the end product isn't the sum of it's components -- ie. "meth contains drain cleaner", etc.
Probably any (and I'm willing to bet **every**) pharmaceutical drug on the market uses H2SO4 and MeOH as reagents in their production, but not a single commenter in the acetaminophen article complains about drain/fuel injection cleaner in their headache tablet ????
I'm not condoning meth in the least, but let's stay factual in an encyclopedia, OK???  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.65.91.78 (talk) 07:14, 16 August 2014 (UTC)
replies: text: Illicit meth labs tend to synthesize a product which contains a significant amount of impurities; this is likely what such a statement is referring to.  Completely agree with you otherwise. Seppi333 (Insert 2¢ | Maintained) 13:32, 15 March 2015 (UTC)
thread_title:  The word "ingredient" 

message: Just want to make sure that whoever works on this article is aware of the new UCLA study.   It was mentioned in UCLA Newsroom's publication UCLA Today online on Dec. 1, 2015
.75.111.13.213 (talk) 19:41, 1 December 2015 (UTC)
thread_title:  New UCLA study of connection between meth use and bad teeth - Nov 2015 

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message: This section is written in "you" passive, as if giving instructions on how to treat meth mouth. I do not believe Wikipeia is meant to be an instruction manual - and this section is not of good encyclopedic style. It also seems to make unconfirmed and exaggerated claims regarding the "oil pulling" method and its supposed health benefits. I am not an expert on the matter, but this should be looked into. I skimmed through the Hamamoto & Rhodus  (2008) article. It seemed not to have any mention of the "oil pulling". The citation on the Wikipedia article seems to refer to the beneficial effects of fluoride on methapmhetamine users' oral health, so it appears that the whole oil pulling part is without any citations to credible sources. I will not delete it yet, but like to draw attention to this matter.
This is the section in question: 
"Treatment of meth mouth usually attempts to increase the flow of saliva, halt tooth decay, and encourage behavioral changes. Most of the early damage done to your mouth through meth use can be reduced or reversed with the use of an oil pulling routine, if used in accordance to the recreational drug abuse. This is extremely practical because the oils used are easily accessible to everyone, this should be your second line of defense against meth mouth after the use of fluoride toothpaste and flossing. Oil pulling is the practice of sloshing oil around the mouth for 15 minutes once a day or between drug use and then spitting it out. It’s been used throughout Europe to treat mouth illnesses for hundreds of years. This process detoxes the mouth of harmful bacteria while hydrating the gums, and reducing painful inflammation, which significantly reduces the rate of tooth decay. Studies have shown that it is twice as effective at removing harmful bacteria as alcohol based mouthwashes. This method has many other health benefits such as natural whitening, raising the immune system, and strengthening the gums around loose teeth amongst other things. Be cautious whenever using this method, as it can lead to a form of nemonia if the oil is inhaled. It is best to perform oil pulling with the head looking towards the ground, as to avoid swallowing the bacteria or inhaling it."  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Peri-Kaani (talk • contribs) 20:58, 6 November 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Non-encyclopedic style on "treatment" section 

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