Marijuana and oral health

Marijuana has been readily available these days in our society, the general consensus in the population that it’s not harmful, and it’s a safe thing to use. Now we have some major studies that extensively examined the association of Marijuana use with some serious problems in the mouth. Here is the list I copied from the American Academy of General

Dentistry Impact publication:

• Loss of the bone supporting teeth in the mouth.
• Tooth decay, and tooth loss.
• Tooth staining.
• Dry mouth (which contribute to decay and gum tissue inflammation)
• Gingivitis, and periodontitis.
• Gingival hyperplasia (increase in the size of the gum tissue).
• Gingival Leukoplakia (precancerous).
• Increase appetite for cariogenic foods and drinks.
• Oral Cancer.
• Oral candidiasis (fungal infection).
• Possible peripheral dilatation and tachycardia associated with Marijuana toxicity when an anesthetic is given.
• Uvilitis.