### How Recreational Drugs Affect Your Dental Health Recreational drugs can have severe impacts on your teeth and gums. Here's how some common drugs can harm your dental health: **Methamphetamine (Meth):** Meth is highly acidic and can cause vomiting and reflux, which damages teeth. It also makes you crave sugary foods and drinks, leading to cavities and tooth decay. The term 'meth mouth' describes the stained, damaged teeth common among meth users. **Heroin:** Heroin users often have rotten, discolored, and broken teeth, as well as gum disease. Heroin is a painkiller, so users may ignore dental pain, allowing problems to worsen. **Cocaine:** Snorting cocaine can damage the tissue between your nose and the roof of your mouth, causing holes that make it hard to talk or eat. Smoking or putting cocaine in your mouth coats your teeth with acids, leading to enamel breakdown, gum disease, and tooth decay. **Marijuana:** Marijuana smoke is a carcinogen and can cause mouth cancer. Frequent use can lead to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, causing nausea and vomiting. Stomach acids from vomiting can wear away enamel and cause tooth decay. Using these drugs can lead to severe dental issues, so it's important to avoid them to maintain good oral health.