Patients and clinicians should watch for the following: Persistent dry mouth: A consistently parched feeling, even without obvious dehydration Increased tooth sensitivity: Especially to cold, hot, or sweet foods, an early indicator of enamel thinning Frequent cavities: A sudden rise in decay in patients without a prior history of dental problems Gum inflammation or bleeding: Redness, puffiness, or bleeding when brushing Bad breath (halitosis): Dry mouth reduces the cleansing action of saliva, allowing odour-causing bacteria to proliferate Visible enamel wear or translucency: Teeth appear thinner or more see-through at the edges Teeth appearing smaller or more worn: An aesthetic change linked to enamel loss or shifting facial proportions Oral infections or thrush: Reduced salivary immunity can allow fungal or bacterial overgrowth Early recognition of these signs is critical for preventing more severe dental complications
Maybe, she thought, people were simply taking too much of the drug
weight loss by people not meeting guidelines), and safety/ethical issues, especially in direct-to-consumer contexts
Direct-to-patient distribution models like this are likely to evolve beyond GLP-1s to include other medication categories like migraine therapies and womens/mens health, CenterWells Sollberger said
