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- Meth mouth [online], Medical Journal of Australia. More information here.
- Tooth surface loss: does recreational drug use contribute? [online], US National Library of Medicine. More information here.
- Nail, teeth, and hair damage from drug use? [online], Student Health Services, Oregon State University US. More information here.
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