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Chewing gum pieces and toothpaste tube with ghost tooth enamel cross-section graphic on teal background, representing Japanese dental care for Ozempic dry mouth protection.

Ozempic Teeth: What GLP-1 Medications Are Doing to Your Mouth — and What Japanese Dentistry Recommends

CPP-ACPGeoffrey SpeiserMay 31, 2026

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are behind a dental side effect dentists are calling "Ozempic teeth" — rapid decay, sensitivity, and enamel erosion driven by reduced saliva. This article explains the mechanism, and why Japanese dental products recommended by the Japan Dental Association and approved under Japan's FOSHU system offer a more targeted response than general oral care advice.