DISCOURAGE METH USE BY SHOWING DENTAL DAMAGE

I've read FLORIDA TODAY's Aug. 29 editorial about methamphetamines,
headlined, "Battling the scourge," and pushing for more enforcement
and tougher penalties.

I have been fortunate that I don't even know anyone taking such drugs,
so I was amazed when I saw an article posted in my dentist's office
recently.

The dental hygienist told me that dentists can tell immediately if
someone is on meth, because it absolutely destroys one's teeth.

I feel many teenagers would benefit from seeing the physical results
of this effect -- it looks awful.

I think it might serve as a deterrent to some young people thinking
about taking it up, if they were to see this kind of picture displayed
prominently everywhere they look.

Ruth Ceike Meier