Author: hatmaker510
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:00 am
OK guys, here’s Dr. Junig’s take on this very old, already-addressed issue: http://suboxonetalkzone.com/2008/11/25/does-suboxone-rot-your-teeth/
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| Does Suboxone Rot Your Teeth?
by SuboxDoc on November 25, 2008 This is tonight’s question from the ‘search phrases’. The answer: No. But there must be more to the story. I’ve always wondered why methamphetamine addicts tend to have teeth missing, and the teeth still present look like they ought to be pulled. I assume it comes from poor diet and no brushing… but they are so nasty that there must be something else involved. I will see what I can find out over the next couple days. One thing that is bad for teeth and common to many addictions is a dry mouth. Saliva serves a few important functions; it serves as a buffer for acidic foods and substances; it lubricates the teeth during chewing; it rinses away particulate matter. Many drugs and medications reduce the amount of saliva, and this reduction in saliva makes teeth more susceptible to decay. The effect on saliva is largely due to ‘anticholinergic’ side effects, something that many medications share. |
