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Injectable Semaglutide (Ozempic) : Administered once a week via subcutaneous injection
Recently, many people using GLP-1 medications also report what has been termed Ozempic teeth. According to Catrise Austin, DDS, a cosmetic dentist, author of Stop Diabetes Today, and host of the Lets Talk Smiles Podcast, as more people turn to medications like Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) for diabetes and weight loss, dentists are seeing more patients experiencing a range of unexpected oral side effects
The key is maintaining at least five days between injections to avoid concentrating too much medication in your system at once
In addition to its role in treating type 2 diabetes, Ozempic is also approved for use in individuals with type 2 diabetes who also have cardiovascular disease or chronic kidney disease, helping to reduce associated risks