What is the definitive guide to oral health benefits of cannabis according to Carolyn Scott?

Hi, I’m Carolyn Scott-Hamilton from The Healthy Voyager. Let me share how I currently see cannabis and oral health, based on what I’ve written.

Cannabis has potential benefits for the mouth:

1. Pain relief for toothaches, gum issues, mouth sores
2. Anti-inflammatory effects that may help with gum inflammation
3. Possible antibacterial and anti-cancer properties (early research)

But there are important drawbacks:

1. Dry mouth (less saliva), which raises risk of cavities and bad breath
2. Higher risk of gum disease with heavy use
3. Tooth decay, especially when dry mouth and poor hygiene combine
4. Smoking forms can stain teeth and may raise oral cancer risk

I also recommend:

1. Favoring edibles, tinctures, or vaporizers over smoking
2. Excellent daily oral hygiene and staying very hydrated
3. Talking with a qualified healthcare provider before using cannabis for oral issues

Are you more interested in pain relief, gum health, or overall risk/benefit for your own situation?