Grinding Teeth?Brush teeth daily and floss regularly

Have regular dental checkups

Drink plenty of water - keep a water bottle handy and take frequent sips

Try to avoid sugary soft drinks

Some ideas for looking after your Teeth:

Chewing sugar-free gum increases saliva production and takes the pressure off delicate enamel

Try using a mouth-guard while sleeping (available at your local pharmacy).

www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/oralhealthOral Health Services:

Produced by the Drug Education Network Inc. 2016 www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/oralhealthOral Health Services:

Produced by the Drug Education Network Inc. 2016

Grinding Teeth?Some ideas for looking after your Teeth:

Chew sugar-free gum to increase saliva - this helps lessen the wear and tear and discomfort.

Talk to your dentist about having a nightguard fitted.

Brush teeth twice daily with a soft toothbrush using flouride toothpaste, spit out and don’t rinse.

Use a fluoride rinse or brush-on gel before bed

Try to avoid too many sugary foods and drinks & get your teeth checked

www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/oralhealthOral Health Services:

Produced by the Drug Education Network Inc. 2016

Grinding teeth?Some ideas for looking after your teeth:

Chew sugar-free gum to increase saliva - this helps lessen the wear and tear and discomfort.

Talk to your dentist about having a nightguard fitted.

Brush teeth twice daily with a soft toothbrush using fluoride toothpaste, spit out and don’t rinse.

Use a fluoride rinse or brush-on gel before bed

Try to avoid too many sugary foods and drinks & get your teeth checked

Grinding Teeth?

Chewing sugar-free gum increases saliva production and takes the pressure off delicate enamel

Try using a mouth-guard while sleeping (available at your local pharmacy).

Brush teeth daily and floss regularly

Have regular dental check-ups

Drink plenty of water - keep a water bottle handy and take frequent sips

Try to avoid sugary soft drinks

Some ideas for looking after your Teeth:

www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/oralhealthOral Health Services:

Produced by the Drug Education Network Inc. 2016www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/oralhealth

Oral Health Services:

Produced by the Drug Education Network Inc. 2016

Grinding teeth?Some ideas for looking after your teeth:

Chew sugar-free gum to increase saliva - this helps lessen the wear and tear and discomfort.

Talk to your dentist about having a nightguard fitted.

Brush teeth twice daily with a soft toothbrush using fluoride toothpaste, spit out and don’t rinse.

Use a fluoride rinse or brush-on gel before bed.

Try to avoid too many sugary foods and drinks & get your teeth checked.

www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/oralhealthOral Health Services:

Produced by the Drug Education Network Inc. 2016

Grinding teeth?

Some ideas for looking after your teeth:

Chew sugar-free gum to increase saliva - this helps lessen the wear and tear and discomfort.

Talk to your dentist about having a nightguard fitted.

Brush teeth twice daily with a soft toothbrush using fluoride toothpaste, spit out and don’t rinse.

Use a fluoride rinse or brush-on gel before bed.

Try to avoid too many sugary foods and drinks & get your teeth checked.

Methamphetamines & Your Teeth

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1800 811 994Alcohol and Drug Information Service:

Try a mouthwash or gel for dry mouth from the pharmacy, and drink plenty of water.

Bananas and fruit smoothies are great if you have mouth soreness and a low appetite.

Getting enough rest, good food & water helps support your health & immune system.

People who use Methamphetamine may be at greater risk of rapid tooth decay and gum disease.

Gums don’t get enough blood and this can lead to tooth and bone loss and the risk of infection.

There is less saliva made. Saliva protects the mouth from infection and decay.

Dry mouth or poor appetite?