You may have heard of GLP-1 side effect phenomena like “Ozempic face” or “Ozempic butt,” which refer to sunken cheeks or flat derriere following weight loss.
These changes often occur due to rapid fat — and in some cases, muscle — loss, which can leave skin looking more loose and aged, particularly on the face and buttocks.
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 “Let’s 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.
“While not officially labeled as a clinical diagnosis, ‘Ozempic teeth’ is becoming a catch-all phrase describing the sudden onset of dental decay, sensitivity, and even tooth loss in patients on these medications,” Austin told Healthline.
