Dentists Say Meth Mouth Ugly, and Expensive

Published: Jan. 7, 2011, 5 a.m.

Drug experts say long-term addiction to meth leads to weight loss, hair loss, and skin irritation. While successful recovery and time can relieve those symptoms, another side effect doesn't go away as easily. "Meth mouth" refers to the tooth decay common in meth users. As Angela Hatton reports the condition is nearly unavoidable for addicts, and dental work to repair it is costly.