Ozempic & Your Teeth

As more people turn to Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs, a new pattern is starting to emerge—dental problems.

Ozempic patients are reporting everything from tooth decay and gum pain to dry mouth and increased sensitivity.

Why could this be?

One likely reason is that Ozempic causes dry mouth in some people.

Saliva is essential for protecting your teeth—it neutralizes acid, helps control bacteria, and keeps the enamel strong.

Ozempic drops your saliva production. This makes the mouth more acidic and vulnerable to damage.

Another reason is Ozempic is known to cause acid reflux.

This introduces stomach acid into the mouth, which can erode enamel and irritate the gums over time.

So while the medication itself may not directly harm the teeth, its side effects—dry mouth, increased acidity, and reduced protective factors—create an environment where dental problems can quickly develop.

This is what we mean when we say that all systems in the body are connected.

A medication that impacts metabolism can easily ripple into the mouth, the gut, or even the skin.

It’s never just one thing.

And often, the small signs—like what’s happening in your mouth—can point to deeper imbalances happening elsewhere in the body.

Until next time,

Kashif Khan

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