Ozimpic and Wegovy were greeted as amazed drugs when it comes to weight loss. But as the drug has become more widely used, a number of non -intentional side effects have become evident, with the weight loss drug that affects the appearance of everything from your butt TO your feet.
“Face ozempica” It is another commonly signposted consequence of the use of these popular weight loss drugs. This is a sunk or excavated appearance that the face can take in people taking drugs for weight loss. It can also increase signs of aging, including lines, wrinkles and falling skin.
This happens because trafficlutide (the active ingredient In Ozimpic and Wegovy) it is not located to act only on the fat we want to lose. Instead, it aims at all the fat of our body, included in the face.
But it is not only the appearance of your face that influences the traffic light. These drugs can also affect the mouth and teeth. And these side effects could potentially cause lasting damage.
Mouth
The traffic semaglutide affects the salivary glands in the mouth. It does so by reducing the production of saliva (hypothesis), which can in turn lead to the dryness of the mouth (xerostomy). This means that there is not enough saliva to keep your mouth wet.
It is not exactly clear why the traffic light has this effect on the salivary glands. But in the drug studies of the drug, it looks like the drug makes the saliva more sticky. This means that there is less fluid to moisten the mouth, making it dry.
Also the agonist drugs of the GLP-1 receptor (such as the traffic light) Reduce water intake hit areas in the brain Set responsible. Taking low fluids reduces the production of salivaand it can even make saliva become dense and foamy and the language a become sticky.
Urruppo
Another unwanted effect commonly reported by trafficlutid users is Urruppo (halitosis). When there is less saliva that flows through the mouth, this Encourage bacteria which contribute to alithosis and the Cavity formation to thrive. These bacterial species include Streptococcus mutans and some strains of Lactobacillus.
Another species that has shown to thrive in conditions in which saliva is reduced is Porphyromonas Gingivalis. This bacterium contributes significantly to the production of jolf compounds, which cause bad smells characteristic of the upper.
Another factor that could explain why the traffic light causes halitosis is because less saliva produced means that the tongue is not clean. This is the same reason why your “morning breath” is so bad, because at night we produce less saliva. This allows bacteria to grow and produce smells. Images of the clinical case It shows some people who take semaglutide have a “hairy” or covered in the language. This indicates an accumulation of bacteria that contribute to the upper.
Damage to the teeth
One of the important side effects by Ozempic is vomit. The traffic light slows down how quickly the stomach empties, delaying the digestion that can lead to swelling, nausea and vomiting.
Repeated vomiting Candies damage the teeth. This is because the stomach acid, composed mainly of hydrochloric acidErode the nail polish of the teeth. Where vomiting occurs for a prolonged period of months and years the More damage will occur. THE rear teeth surface (palatal surface) The closest to the language is more likely to see damage – and this damage may not be evident for the patient.
Also vomiting reduces the amount of liquid in the body. If combined with a reduced saliva production, this puts the teeth at risk even greater than damage. This is because saliva helps neutralize acid This causes dental damage.
Saliva also contributes to the dental film: a thin and protective layer that the saliva is formed on the surface of the teeth. It is more often on the surface addressed to the language of the lower line of the teeth. In people who produce less saliva, the dental film contains less mucine– one type of mucus that helps saliva Stick to teeth.
Reduce the risk of damage
If you are assuming traffic lights, there are many things you can do to keep your mouth healthy.
Drinking water regularly during the day can help to prevent oral surfaces from drying out. This helps to keep your natural oral microbiomawhich can reduce the risk of excessive growth of bacteria that cause damage to breathing and teeth.
Drinking a lot of water also allows the body to do it produce the necessary saliva To prevent dry faucony, ideally the daily quantity recommended by six to eight glasses. Sugar -free chewing rubber is also a reasonable option as it helps to encourage saliva production. Swallowing this saliva maintains the precious fluid inside the body. Gums containing eucalyptus It can also help prevent halitosis.
There is some tests that probiotics could help do it relieve halitosisat least in the short term. Using a probiotic supplements Or consuming foods rich in probiotics (such as yogurt or kefir) can be a good idea.
Practice Basic oral hygienebrushing of the teeth, reducing acid foods e sugary drinks and using a mouthwash Everyone helps to protect their teeth too.
Women are Twice more likely have side effects when taking agonists of the GLP-1 receptor, including Gastrointestinal symptoms Like vomiting. This may be due to estrogen sex hormones and progesterone, which can alter the sensitivity of the intestine. To avoid vomiting, try to eat smaller meals since the stomach remains fuller for longer while taking the traffic light.
If you are sick, do not immediately touch the teeth as this will spread the stomach acid on the surface of the teeth and increase the risk of damage. Instead, rinse the mouth with water or mouthwash to reduce the strength of the acid and wait at least 30 minutes before brushing.
It is not clear as far as these side effects last, they will probably disappear when the drug is stopped, but any damage to the teeth is permanent. Gastrointestinal side effects can last a few weeks but they usually resolve themselves Unless a higher dose is taken.
Adam TaylorProfessor of anatomy, Lancaster University. This article is republished by The conversation Under a Creative Commons license. Read the Original article.
