Lesson 3: Addiction And Physical Health - Slide  13

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Common Effects Of Opiate Use On Oral Health

  • Long-term use leads to neglect of oral health and results in extensive damage to gums and extensive tooth decay
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Public Health Dent. 1975 Spring;35(2):118-22. “Effect of long-term addiction to heroin on oral tissues.” Rosenstein DI. J Public Health Dent. 1975 Spring;35(2):118-22. Related Articles, effect of long-term addiction to heroin on oral tissues. Rosenstein DI.

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