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Exploring Associations Between Frequency and Methods of Cannabis Use and Tooth Loss.

Oral health & preventive dentistry · Merrill RM · 2026-10-02

A large population survey found that daily or near-daily cannabis use was associated with increased tooth loss, with smoking being the most harmful consumption method; infrequent use showed no significant association after adjusting for other factors.

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