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  Cannabis

The following is how using cannabis can have a serious impact on your oral health:

    • Long-term cannabis use can lead to chronic dryness in the mouth, which can dramatically increase the rate of tooth decay and gum disease
    • It can cause dry mouth, which can increase the risk of oral infections such as candidiasis, also known as thrush or yeast
    • Cannabis stains teeth and affects the soft tissue in the mouth
    • The high temperature of marijuana smoke has been linked to changes in oral tissue and, over time, this can increase the likelihood of developing oral cancer
    • Edible forms of cannabis can be particularly dangerous as the level of THC in the product is difficult to control and the impact of the drug is long-lasting

Tell your dentist if you use cannabis. Using cannabis (in any form) before a dental procedure can negatively affect the type and amount of medication or sedation you require, increase bleeding, and complicate your ability to heal.

Patient information sheet: Cannabis & Dental Procedures (PDF)


Contact the Alberta Dental Association

Please note the Association does not have a physical office location at this time.

Mailing Address:
#201,10654 82 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2A7

Email: reception@dentalhealthab.ca

Telephone:  780.701.8668  (Edmonton Local)
Toll-Free 1.800.783.0122

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