Can a Dentist Tell If You Use Drugs?

It’s no secret that drug use can have a negative impact on your overall health. But can a dentist tell if you do drugs? The answer is yes – drug use can cause a variety of dental problems that dentists can see, including tooth decay, bone decay, gum disease, and even oral cancer. In this article, we will discuss the effects of drug use on oral health, and how dentists can tell if you use drugs. Note this article excludes ways that dentists can tell if you are smoking, how dentists can tell if you’ve been vaping, and the oral health effects of using alcohol (these are covered in separate articles linked above).
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