Dana L. Yeoman, DDS
Dentures and Implants
Dr. Dana's Blog
Site last published: 08/21/10
Methamphetamines
Meth Recovery and the Dentist
09/08/08 17:35
A young man came into
my office a year ago with an extreme amount of
decay and a story. Unashamed to share his
past with me, he described a long-term love affair
with Methamphetamines. Though he had been
clean for six years, the effects of the drug were
evident every time he laughed or smiled.
Often, people stared at his mouth while he
talked. He felt as if he lost credibility
with people as soon as they noticed the condition
of his teeth. As a result, he hid his smile,
the last shackle that kept him tied to an old way
of life. God helped him with his addiction; I
had to help him with his teeth. Read
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Meth and the Smile the Bride Deserves...
07/08/08 06:11
I have been noticing
an unusual trend in my office. My practice is
primarily dentures and partials, so it breaks my
heart that a growing number of young patients have
shocking tooth decay. Though they are young,
they have little choice but to have their teeth
removed and replaced with dentures.
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