However, as more patients embrace these medications, dentists across the countryincluding here at our Carrollton practiceare noticing an unexpected trend: dental complications that patients are calling Ozempic teeth. If youre taking a GLP-1 medication or considering starting one, understanding how it might affect your oral health is crucial
How it works: Increases growth hormone production Specifically targets visceral (belly) fat Improves insulin sensitivity Expected results: Significant visceral fat reduction May not affect subcutaneous fat as much Better metabolic markers Dosing: 1-2mg daily, subcutaneous Best for: People with significant belly fat, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, post-menopausal women with visceral fat accumulation
Eli Lilly, the manufacturer of Mounjaro, has announced that a new, modified version of the Mounjaro KwikPen will be released in April 2026
GSS, glutathione synthetase