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Can Tooth Enamel Erosion Be Caused Due To Consumption Of Marijuana?

my son, has not attended his teeth as he should for years now. He has enamal erosion which is black virtually all all the line between his teeth and gums. He also smokes weed, but says this has no impact. Is there anything which can be don to save the teeth?
Fri, 26 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain black lines between the teeth can be either stains over the teeth due to improper maintenance of oral hygiene..
Enamel erosion can occur in Marijuana smokers or any other recreating drug smokers as after smoking the individual tend to clench his teeth tight and it can lead to erosion of teeth..
I would suggest you to consult a Dentist and get him evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..
He can be advised to get scaling and polishing done if there is staining..
Fillings can be done if there are decays in teeth..
Enamel erosion can be further prevented by ruling out the cause of erosion and preventing the same..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Can Tooth Enamel Erosion Be Caused Due To Consumption Of Marijuana?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain black lines between the teeth can be either stains over the teeth due to improper maintenance of oral hygiene.. Enamel erosion can occur in Marijuana smokers or any other recreating drug smokers as after smoking the individual tend to clench his teeth tight and it can lead to erosion of teeth.. I would suggest you to consult a Dentist and get him evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. He can be advised to get scaling and polishing done if there is staining.. Fillings can be done if there are decays in teeth.. Enamel erosion can be further prevented by ruling out the cause of erosion and preventing the same.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.