Effect of illicit drugs on dental health- A review

Abstract

Oral side effects associated with drug use are well established, with aggressive caries, periodontitis, bruxism, poor oral hygiene and general neglect documented. Another factor such as high-cariogenic diet and lifestyle, social and psychological factors of poor oral health compounds in illicit drug users. Literature has shown that health-related quality of life in the mouth among injecting drug users is poor compared with the general population of Australia and the quality of life of addiction correlated with caries experience. Thus, the role of the dentist is very important in managing the oral health of individuals. Given their extensive recreational use, there is a possibility that dental practitioners will encounter patients who are regular users or past forbidden drugs. In this article we will tell about the effect of various drugs. Keywords: Illicit drugs, Heroine, Cannabis, Marijuana, Meth, Codeine.