India, Feb. 21 -- W hile you've likely heard of Ozempic and its supposed miracle effects, the latest 'health' buzzword doing the rounds is 'Ozempic teeth'. The concern? It may not just be your weight that changes; your smile could feel the impact too. From persistent dry mouth to enamel erosion, the potential side effects are catching many by surprise. Dentist Dr Gerry Curatola recently spoke on a podcast about how Ozempic may influence oral health. "Ozempic teeth are a real thing. These GLP drugs (glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1 agonists, a class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity) are amazing, but what they do is slow gastric emptying and reduce the flow of bile," said Dr Gerry. He explains why this matters for your mouth: "You need bile for vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin D, and vitamin K. They also make your mouth drier, and your teeth start to get more brittle. You need vitamin D and K for your teeth and bones." According to Dr Curatola, dentists are already noticing these changes in patients. "They're calling it 'Ozempic teeth'. There are dentists out there saying, 'Oh, you got Ozempic teeth.' They're seeing higher decay rates and gum recession. And all of that is controllable, but you need to be aware of it," he adds....