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Published December 29, 2025
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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