The first are common-sense measures recommended to people, regardless of what medications they take, such as brushing and flossing daily and seeing a dentist at least twice annually, McGowan says
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Many patients starting GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro wonder whether they'll need lifelong treatment
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