Over the past 12 to 18 months at Appin Dental Surgery , I have seen a clear pattern: patients on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic (semaglutide), Wegovy, Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Zepbound, and Rybelsus are turning up with dental problems they have never experienced before
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When used as part of a comprehensive weight loss program that includes dietary changes and regular physical activity, GLP-1 injections can support significant weight loss while improving long-term health outcomes
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This hunger hormone rises 20-30% above baseline after weight loss and stays elevated