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:

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

But there are important drawbacks:

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

I also recommend:

• Favoring edibles, tinctures, or vaporizers over smoking
• Excellent daily oral hygiene and staying very hydrated
• 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?