The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! It landed me in the ER 3 times. I feel everyone here's pain. I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. Listen NONE of us were warned. When the strip is in my mouth my teeth have always felt sensitive. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. Likely 4 root canals still coming. That is probably a lot of us, including me. Both of us have lost almost all of our teeth completely. How good is someones quality of life when they are ashamed to smile and are in too much pain to eat!!! My mother didnt ask for any of this. I was never told that subutex would ruin my teeth but it's clear now. I had to have all my teeth removed and get implant dentures at the age of 38 which cost me over $10,000. we both have had to go to the dental school to obtain dental services, and you can all but imagine the torture we have had to endure. I just assumed it was because of my past life style and it's just finally catching up to me which maybe that is part of it. Suddenly stopping the treatment could lead to serious consequences, including withdrawal symptoms or opioid relapse, which can result in an overdose and death. Id love to hear from others , My daughter is hospitalized because of suboxone and her teeth are falling out my god shut down these clinics all they want is your 400.00 a month my daughter is fighting for her life due to this suboxone, All my teeth rotted out at a fairly young age from suboxone. Nearly all of my once perfect teeth have cavities that the dentists won't even work on due to the damage done by the buprenorphine. I have a perpetual sore under my tongue from the medication! No ONE once told me this COULD happen!!!!!! Quickly realizing that kicking a heavy narcotic cold turkey was nearly impossible, she was sent to a Dr. with an XDEA and the ability to prescribe the cure all Suboxone. Im already having issues eating & Im currently in the middle of switching to the once a month shot instead of sublingual & from the shot I plan to get off in a few months all together. I couldnt even imagine the # of people who would sign up. Provide some details about your potential case, which will be submitted for review by a lawyer. Booked another appointment at a different place wait 6 months the oral surgeon had a baby and wont be in. Let's ask those taking suboxone, that are in recovery, how often they went to the dentist or how well they took care of their teeth, when they were in active addiction. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. I have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication causes this and of course the only answer I get is not that I'm aware of. What is buprenorphine and how can it help me? I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. The prescribing and patient information will also include strategies to maintain or improve oral health while undergoing treatment with these medicines. Most cases were in patients using the medicines for OUD; however, 28 cases of dental problems occurred in patients using it to treat pain. It hurts to eat and I constantly have to pick food out of the broken teeth. I decided I wanted to stop around 2010 and looked for a doctor. This is amazing yet when I started reaching out to doctor about the potential risks of tooth decay (as i had started experiencing rapid tooth decay and loss of teeth) I was told time and time again that suboxone doesnt do this. In fact, none of us knew that we weren't supposed to be on it for longer than A certain amount of time yet we also all know that these doctors push it and push it and when you're done with the opioid addiction they push it some more with "pain control." The packa. I have been on Suboxone since 2017, unaware that's the reason for my dental issues as my Dr never mentioned it. I will get a lawsuit going one way or another. I was on drugs for almost 10 years and never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking suboxen now all my teeth are rotting breaking apart and I can't afford to fix them.the pain is unbearable sometimes. How many of you out there inThis situation agree with me that you'd rather die than to have to face the world with no teeth due to medicine that was supposed to make us better. Talk to your health care professional if you have any questions or concerns. Not cracked or nothing! I now have custody of my kids, a stable 40 hour a week job, my own home, and back in school for my B.B.A. When compared to methadone, Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) has a different kind of chemical makeup. 2.The Suboxone causes dry mouth which makes your mouth a breeding ground for bacteria especially when you sleep with your mouth open like everone does 3.The dry mouth makes everyone drink more and alot of the times (like in my case) it's not always water, I hate water and drink Powerade. I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. A new mouth you say? I have experienced everything the other commenters have described, but because I couldn't afford regular dental care prior to being put on Suboxone, I don't qualify for the class action lawsuit because I can't "prove it". I needed it for 2 weeks. Then fill out their form, which they won't respond to, but it is the only way they track these "adverse ef[Show More]People could start by telling the truth. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. This had been the worst time of my life! Ive been on suboxone 4 years and have had to get all my teeth removed, 2 dental surgeries, and am in the process of getting dentures or denture implants. It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they are more exposed to the Suboxone as it dissolves. There needs to be a lawsuit against them for this, and they should pay at a minimum enough to fix everyone's teeth, that has damage from the sub use. I had four teeth pulled this year. Many cases were reported by health care professionals and provided documentation of extensive dental adverse events. She weened herself off of the drug little by little until she was eventually at an 8th of the film and even then the whole family had to watch her kick the sheets for almost a week once she dropped it. I am 37 and have been embarrassed for 4 years! This medication that was supposed to help me get off painkillers due to car accidents, has done nothing but ruin my life and take the one thing that was most importan. Some cases reported dental problems occurring as soon as 2 weeks after treatment began, with the median time to diagnosis being approximately 2 years after starting treatment. The makers of this drug should be held accountable for this harm. I literally had near perfect tee[Show More]I had a gorgeous smile and only ever had one cavity before going on Suboxone in 2012 with no warning about the risks to my smile My teeth are now rotting out of my head and I've got terrible tooth decay that I cannot afford to deal with! Good point. This needs to be a class action lawsuit I went to the Dr for annual cleanings and have the proof to show when my tooth health declined and it was the same timeframe as being prescribed this medication to be taken sublingually. Ive had so many issues with my teeth and after 6 years on suboxone my teeth are breaking for no reason. I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! 3 months ago they finally warned us in group and i said i knew it,i knew my teeth were rapidly messing up. In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. Suzuki J, Mittal L, Woo SB. This is amazing yet when I started reaching out to doctor about the potential risks of tooth decay (as i had started experiencing rapid tooth decay and loss of teeth) I was told time and time again that suboxone doesnt do this. They should be held accountable. And I had no prior dental problems before 2013 besides braces when I was in high school so actually I had pretty nice and taken care of teeth before I was ever prescribed this medication. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. People often refer to us as the happiest couple theyve ever known; I would say the happiest people who never smile. It saved my life. I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. I have experienced everything the other commenters have described, but because I couldn't afford regular dental care prior to being put on Suboxone, I don't qualify for the class action lawsuit because I can't "prove it". It had NO DECAY. I'm SOOOOOO embarrassed now that I can't smile without feeling so self conscious about my teeth that I have to cover my mouth! Im afraid to eat half the time because I am scared my teeth will break or fall out because of how they feel. Had all my top teeth pulled year ago. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. I have been using suboxone since 2008. I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. Little did we know Suboxone wasnt going to be the magic pill we all thought it would be. I had dentures at the age 32. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. All in the name of profit. Weve been on suboxone for a couple years now and both have started loosing teeth for no reason at all! For me and my body tried and true used for close to 50 years methadone worked just fine. She went from being addicted to OxyContin to being dependent on Suboxone. I had dentures at the age 32. They inhibit saliva production causing dry mouth (especially while you are sleeping) which is horrible for teeth. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The last dentist I went to made me feel even worse as she acted like I was beyond fixing. Because they never included tooth decay in their disclaimers. In fact, none of us knew that we weren't supposed to be on it for longer than A certain amount of time yet we also all know that these doctors push it and push it and when you're done with the opioid addiction they push it some more with "pain control." My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! I'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will[Show More]I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! And now theres no way I can afford 6 crowns and 3 root canals. I started buprenorphine therapy not because of use disorder but because of chronic pain that needed management while I was out of a job and subsequently no insurance. My daughter has beens taking suboxone for years. I find it very coincidental that the FDA puts out a warning against suboxone and now everyone seems to be coming out of the woodwork, stating they have problems with their teeth..? My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. Been on buprenorphine since 2010. In 2018 I had to spend over 30,000$ for dental implants because I was not a candidate for regular dentures. Whether you use Suboxone short-term or long-term; for Medication Assisted Treatment, pain management, or recreationally; are interested in starting Suboxone or just have someone in your life who takes Suboxone, you are welcome here! I can't say that I regret taking Suboxone because it truly saved my life. There are also buprenorphine products for pain and OUD delivered by other routes such as a skin patch and injection, but FDA has not identified a concern for dental health related to these other forms. I only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. I get it for all the oral forms. Within months they all started falling out. Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. Now I've had to have about $10,000 worth of work just in the last 2 years alone! Im determined to take back our dignity, and show our daughters how to advocate for themselves, fight for whats right, and expose what is wrong!! Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. There needs to be a class action lawsuit over this How much money have the pharmaceutical companies made on this drug? 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. I always thought it was linked to my drug abuse history but now it makes more sense that it is linked to the meds. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! there is no gas, only shots in my gums, so they can pull the stumps of my once beautiful teeth out, and give me dentures. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decayin. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? Since I started this medication Ive had nothing but problems. I just wish I would have known about the dental risks beforehand. The use of buprenorphine-containing medicines that are dissolved in the mouth has been growing. The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. I have no bottom teeth. Never heard of the meds being a cause until I googled it. I've had to go thru so much pain during some of my visits, I need to go more and I'm just so damn scared!!! Refer patients to find opioid treatment centers by visiting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I have been on suboxone since 2016, Im in the process of being tapered off of it. It was a very upsetting time since I could not find the culprit, thus I made sure to pay even more attention to my teeth and followed an excellent oral health regimenwithout success. I am originally fro[Show More]I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. Going to see a dentist but I know I cant afford $20,000 of dental work neither. Can someone let me know of any nationwide lawsuits I may be able to research? I have Medi Cal for my dental insurance and they've denied most of my procedures. The last dentist I went to made me feel even worse as she acted like I was beyond fixing. This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. So much I had even told my husband that I didn't understand why 4 yrs after addiction my teeth were going to sh!t but not during addiction and that I must finally be paying for all that I had done before.Over the past several months I have been going through the process of getting all my teeth [Show More]I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. I think suboxone makers should pay me back for all my dental treatment plus years of suffering! My top teeth were implants from a. I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone. I am barely 50 years old and have to wear a complete upper denture. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. I have lost 2 teeth and have broken 3 others, as well as had other dental emergencies. I'm so depressed I'd rather die then live like this!!!! That is probably a lot of us, including me. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. The teeth were not fixable. Of the 305 cases, 113 mentioned two or more teeth were affected. And I had no prior dental problems before 2013 besides braces when I was in high school so actually I had pretty nice and taken care of teeth before I was ever prescribed this medication. My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. I dont mean to sound defensive but being called a crackhead and junkie over your teeth sucks and is demoralizing and has changed me from the happy confident woman I used to be to a shell of the woman I once was. Counsel them that after the medicine has completely dissolved in the oral mucosa, to gently rinse their teeth and gums with water and then swallow. This medication that was supposed to help me get off painkillers due to car accidents, has done nothing but ruin my life and take the one thing that was most importan[Show More]I am 45 years old and due to the Suboxone strips I've been taking, I recently just had to have all my teeth pulled and get dentures. Do I have any legal recourse against Alvogen, Dr Reddys or Indivior for this insane decrease in dental health? And if not that, having to live with ourselves knowing that our decision to make our lives better and ditch opioids has now caused us to lose our teeth. I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. I cant afford to help her pay for implants or dentires. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. And now theres no way I can afford 6 crowns and 3 root canals. Period. My teeth are literally crumbling. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. I was on drugs for many years, and my teeth only started rapidly decaying after trying to get better on Suboxone. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. The teeth were not fixable. She was never informed there have been reports[Show More]My mother took belbuca for 10 months and now has had to have numerous teeth pulled and replaced by implants, in addition to gum infections, and oral including tongue infections. I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beautiful smile and now it's disgusting. Now my teeth are destroyed. I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. Data extracted May 2021. I get it for all the oral forms. I am low income mother of 3 and I am not able to or have never been able to afford proper dental care as most people in my situation cant. Rant over. Good luck to you though lol, I wouldnt mind jumping in on it if it has merit, but this sounds like a dead end to be honest. Ive been on suboxone off and on for almost 10 years, not once was I warned about the dental problems that have ruined my life in many ways its not rite, something Needs to be done. Once they found the source of the issue my body had physically become dependant and the withdrawals were pure hell but I never moved to street or IV drugs so no that isn't the reason my teeth started breaking off. Period. Sublingual buprenorphine and dental problems: a case series. Your dentist can customize a tooth decay prevention plan for you. I am 45 years old and due to the Suboxone strips I've been taking, I recently just had to have all my teeth pulled and get dentures. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. I am originally fro. I have been on This medication for 8 years. Even the doctors claim it doesn't but dentists can see how it would and more and more people are having this problem after being on the medication for long periods of time. I lost 3 teeth. Although Im sure there are some hot shot lawyers I cant afford to save my life to find a way around it. After the medicine is completely dissolved, take a large sip of water, swish it gently around your teeth and gums, and swallow. Not anymore and I feel sick all the time from my teeth being so bad. Both my husband and I have had to leave our professional careers because of our Oral appearance. Someone needs to be held accountable because most insurance won't cover the repair of the extensive damage that has been done and I don't have the money to pay for the oral surgery and implants! Suboxone and a similar medicine, Subutex, are both proven to help people with opioid addiction stay in recovery. Lawyers reject these cases, saying they are "unwinnable" So where do we turn? Medical Malpractice Attorney in Las Vegas, NV. Despite these risks, buprenorphine is an important treatment option for opioid use disorder (OUD) and pain, and the benefits of these medicines clearly outweigh the risks. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Provide additional contact information if you want an attorney to review your comments and contact you about a potential case. 4 years later here I sit I had chalked it up to putting my body thru too much over the years never a medication that was meant to save my life- my teeth are rottting. Let's ask those taking suboxone, that are in recovery, how often they went to the dentist or how well they took care of their teeth, whe[Show More]I find it very coincidental that the FDA puts out a warning against suboxone and now everyone seems to be coming out of the woodwork, stating they have problems with their teeth..? I am only 30 years old. I have permanent infection in my jaw/gums that just won't go away even after finishing antibiotics. I have been taking Zubsolve for almost 3 years now and my teeth are just rotting away ! I was never told that my medication was the culprit of my severe tooth decay. Next month I have to have a procedure costing $850 out of pocket. Find legal resources and guidance to understand your business responsibilities and comply with the law. It's embarrassing and has caused a serious problem in my overall quality of life! For More Info I couldnt even imagine the # of people who would sign up. Exposure to the toxic herbicide Paraquat has been linked to a risk of Parkinson's disease. Someone else's job to do the right thing for God sakes. One broke off at the gum line, I just went to the dentist this week and they referred me to an oral suergon , the tooth next to that has a chunk that fell out & they are trying to do a root canal (if my insurance appro. I wish this I knew that before I starting taking this crap! It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they are more exposed to the Suboxone as it dissolves. I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. Always pain and Infection. We are requiring a new warning about the risk of dental problems be added to the prescribing information and the patient Medication Guide for all buprenorphine-containing medicines dissolved in the mouth. I have had to apply f. I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. Wow. Since buprenorphine was approved, we identified 305 cases of dental problems (131 cases classified as serious) with buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Now it finally makes sense. I was never warned about tooth loss. At proper doses, buprenorphine also decreases the pleasurable effects of other opioids, making misuse of them less appealing. Do not suddenly stop taking your buprenorphine medicine without first talking to your health care professional as it could lead to serious consequences, including relapse to opioid misuse or abuse that could result in overdose and death. Inform your health care professional if you have a history of tooth problems, including cavities. In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. God only knows what it's doing to our bones. I have never heard that suboxone causes tooth issues. My mother took belbuca for 10 months and now has had to have numerous teeth pulled and replaced by implants, in addition to gum infections, and oral including tongue infections. Get real. I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. I am in need of dentures, now. Literally. This lawsuit is not asserting that Suboxone products are unsafe or ineffective. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. 0. My heart breaks as she can only eat certain foods and has to stay away from others. Now, when the hell is someone gonna give a crap enough to move forward with representation for us? Get real. I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. Wait at least 1 hour before brushing your teeth. As a dental professional Im sickened by the effects Ive seen due to this medication. My dental problems got so bad after starting subutex, and someone should be held responsible. I've been on suboxone since 2012 and my teeth are complete shit now. In my 20s-30s not normal. It was a very upsetting time since I could not find the culprit, thus I made sure to pay even more attention to my teeth and followed an excellent oral health regimenwithout success. Please please tell your story so we can gain recognition and are able to hold the makers of Suboxone responsible for their lack of transparency about its awful side effects. Why is sublocade included? How many of you out there inThis situation agree with me that you'd rather die than to have to face the world with no teeth due to medicine that was supposed to make us better. With that being said my teeth are in absolute terrible condition now. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that dental problems have been reported with medicines containing buprenorphine that are dissolved in the mouth. Separating this drug effect from that of the previous drugs that resulted in the suboxone Rx is likely impossible. I've been on suboxone long term and was not once told that my teeth were at risk of decay. Thanks a lot!!! I believed this would be a start of a better life. I am disgusted with this company, the doctors who pushed it as a miracle with little to no side effects when in fact it was the opposite. Some cases specifically mentioned involvement of 11 to 12 or more teeth, as well as all teeth in 11 cases. This comprehensive MAT approach is often one of the most effective ways to treat OUD, and can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose.