You must have seen photos in the media of the havoc that meth can wreak on a person’s dental hygiene. The acidity of the drug, coupled with the amount of involuntary facial movements (jaw clenching, teeth grinding), creates an environment where tooth decay and gum disease thrive. It’s not just about the drug itself, though; often, users struggling with addiction may neglect their oral hygiene, and that only adds to the problem. This can lead to a horrific deterioration of teeth, causing not just physical pain but also impacting a person’s confidence and well-being.