Your mouth on weed is nothing to smile about

Published December 29, 2025

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CNN quotes Ellyce Clonan in an article about the oral health risks of smoking marijuana. “People don’t really understand the oral health dangers of using marijuana, especially on a regular basis,” she said. Clonan explained that the drug’s dry mouth effect can reduce your mouth’s ability to protect itself from the bacteria that causes cavities.

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