Anjali Bose Anjali Bose Asked 6 months ago

Does smoking weed cause cavities?

I've noticed my teeth are getting worse, and I smoke weed sometimes. My dentist mentioned cavities. Does smoking weed cause cavities, or is it more about other habits?

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Anirudh Sen Anirudh Sen Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Don't just believe people online saying weed is completely harmless for teeth. Any kind of smoke causes dry mouth, which reduces saliva and leads to rapid tooth decay. Go to a qualified dentist and get your teeth checked properly.

Bimala Vyas Bimala Vyas Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Smoking weed causes a very dry mouth, which makes it easy for cavities to form. You can try oil pulling with coconut oil and rinsing your mouth with warm salt water after smoking, but stopping the habit is the best way to save your teeth.

Pooja Sharma Pooja Sharma Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

A bright smile is the best thing ever! Sparkly teeth need lots of saliva to stay clean, and smoking weed dries your mouth out, which can cause cavities. Keep drinking lots of water and brush twice a day! 😁

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Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I ignored my dry mouth from smoking weed and ended up needing three root canals because of deep cavities. The lack of saliva allows bacteria to multiply super fast. Please visit a dentist immediately before your tooth pain gets worse.

Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Listen, smoking weed causes 'cottonmouth' or severe dryness, and without saliva, your teeth lose their natural protection against cavities. Try to cut down on this habit and make sure you are maintaining excellent oral hygiene. Take care of your health.

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Siddharth Das Siddharth Das Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I have been noticing some black spots on my molars and my mouth is always so dry after I smoke weed. Is anyone else facing this issue? I am really scared of going to the dentist but I don't want my teeth to fall out.

Meera Patel Meera Patel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

When you smoke weed and get the munchies, you often crave sugary foods, which combined with a dry mouth is a disaster for your teeth. If you do smoke, avoid sweet snacks, rinse with water immediately, and stick to healthy fruit slices instead.

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