I've been on suboxone since 2012 and my teeth are complete shit now. I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. These dental issues caused by this med have only recently been published, well after patients have lost their teeth. Not just people on Suboxone. I quit cold turkey once I heard about the issue. Suboxone has decayed my teeth so bad the dentist wants to put crowns on many of them, I want to sue them. I've had painful infections and several root canals. I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". Ive had to have 5 teeth removed and I have a partial that comes in and out. Over the past years I have got dents such ass cuppings I was on suboxen the whole time I have never seen anything like it . Ive started using my own voice about it and it keeps getting louder. 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. CERTIFIED CLASS The Court certified what is known as an "issues Class." That means the case will proceed as a class action against Indivior When taking your buprenorphine medicine and after it is completely dissolved, take a large sip of water, swish it gently around your teeth and gums, and swallow. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. At bo point was I EVER warned that this medication would destroy not only my smile but my pride, self worth, mental health, marriage the list goes on and on. I get it for all the oral forms. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. Reported events include cavities/tooth decay, including rampant caries; dental abscesses/infection; tooth erosion; fillings falling out; and, in some cases, total tooth loss. Before starting these, I had perfect teeth! On Suboxone, in EXCRUCIATING PAIN, Dentist doesn't know what suboxone is. I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. Started taking Suboxone in 2009 (orange octagons) when they were first released in Alabama for 2-3yrs its was an "all natural" with ZERO side effects. The packaging has no warning of losing teeth. I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beau. These medicines are available as single-ingredient products and in combination with. Booked another appointment at a different place wait 6 months the oral surgeon had a baby and wont be in. I had surgery which caused complications and was put on a very high mg of pain meds by my Dr. Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant af[Show More]I have been on This medication for 8 years. Everyone I've been on Suboxone my teeth are breaking like sticks I have no sexdrive can't remember hardly anything an I feel like crap all the time. I have been on suboxone since 2014. Buprenorphine was approved in 2002 as a tablet to be administered under the tongue to treat OUD. About 2-3 years in my teeth began breaking off at the gumline, ended up having to have full implants both top and bottom. 2012 after being dependent on the pills the strips came out after just my first year 2013-2014 my first front tooth fell out. I don't leave my house, I'm cautious when talking or smiling because I don't want anyone to see my rotting teeth. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. I'd rather be on pain killers still then have NO teeth! I'm a single mom of 3 boys and can't even afford the dental college to get it fixed once starting Suboxone it got so bad fast. Counsel OUD patients they should use their buprenorphine only as prescribed and should not stop it because they can experience serious consequences, including relapse, misuse or abuse of other opioids, overdose, and death. There are options out there besides suboxone that dont have this side effect that could of been taken but due to suboxone manufacturers not disclosing this I didnt know it was something I needed to worry about. mental health. I had a famous smile and Buprenorphine affected every tooth in my mouth. Over this time my teeth have rapidly declined. 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". The cherry on top of all this is dealin, Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant af. I don't leave my house, I'm cautious when talking or smiling because I don't want anyone to see my rotting teeth. It's so unfair to so many people and they should be held accountable for valuing money over peoples lives! Dentist said its not due to dental hygiene - my gums are great. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. 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! In 26 cases, patients had no prior history of dental problems. I cant afford to help her pay for implants or dentires. Im online often and didnt see it once. FDA is warning that dental problems such as tooth decay, cavities, oral infections, and loss of teeth have been reported with buprenorphine medicines that are dissolved in the mouth to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) or pain. These only include cases reported to FDA* or published in the medical literature,1,2 so there may be additional cases about which we are unaware. The lawsuit, filed Sept. 23 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern Division of Pennsylvania, accuses the company of . Its absolutely heartbreaking I cry because I used to have a beautiful smile. 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! Philips DreamStation, CPAP and BiPAP machines sold in recent years may pose a risk of cancer, lung damage and other injuries. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. My dental problems have impacted my facial structure, my mental health, and overall quality of life more than I could've ever guessed. I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. We both started taking subutex at the same time and now,years later, we are both about to get dentures. First Name * Last Name Email * Case Description FREE Confidential Case Review I have been on and off of suboxone for over 10 years. Anyone knows how long it will take? Your teeth are one of the most important things you have and if something is going to destroy them I think we have or had the right to know. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! When combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies, this comprehensive. I only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. Learn more about your rights as a consumer and how to spot and avoid scams. At bo point was I EVER warned that this medication would destroy not only my smile but my pride, self worth, mental health, marriage the list goes on and on. Wow. Lawyers review cases nationwide. By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. A friend of mine isnt on any medication at all and she has dental problems as well. I'm 38 yes old and it has ruined everything about my life! I've been on Suboxone for 3-1/2 years for opiate dependence. Been on buprenorphine since 2010. 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. To get a brand spanking new set of teeth will set her and my father back thousands and thousands. Newly-revealed internal documents reveal Syngenta suspected a connection between Paraquat and Parkinson's disease, and other health risks, for decades. These problems, some of which have been serious, have been reported even in patients with no history of dental issues. Thanks. Get real. I have cavities on every single tooth, and another one broke just last w[Show More]I have been prescribed Suboxone for 4 years. I had a full set of X-rays taken about 6 months apart (changed dentists and insurance) and started Suboxone (Belbuca) right around the first set of X-rays. Suboxone can cause tooth decay in addition to other dental health issues. My confidence is gone. I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. I have been on suboxone over the last several years and had more dental issues than one would ever want to have. class Action Lawsuit going so maybe we can get the money due to us to fix our destroyed teeth. My daughter has beens taking suboxone for years. Both of us have lost almost all of our teeth completely. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. I have lost 4 teeth and I am losing more as a result of using Subutex The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. In 2019 and 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached settlements with the companies responsible for Suboxone, a prescription drug used to treat opioid addiction. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. i have false teeth ,just one month ago . I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3907320/, Sublingual Buprenorphine and Dental Problems: A Case Series, My teeth were horrible from meth and heroin use prior to subs. Since buprenorphine was approved, we identified 305 cases of dental problems (131 cases classified as serious) with buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth. I have been on suboxone since 2014. I think there is a class action suit against the drugmaker for dental decay. You should wait at least 1 hour before brushing your teeth to avoid damage to your teeth and give your mouth a chance to return to its natural state. These serious dental problems have been reported even in patients with no history of dental issues, so refer them to a dentist as soon as possible after starting transmucosal buprenorphine. Are you still on Suboxone ? I notice it and I have great looking teeth. I would appreciate your help. I used opiates for a year before starting suboxone. I wa[Show More]My teeth were damn near perfect before I started the tablets in late 2018 then my dr. moved me to strips as my body wasnt metabolizing the tablets well. My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. Never smoked meth or crack. My teeth began to deteriorate while on subs too. 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. I believed this would be a start of a better life. I live in Talkeetna, alaska. My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. This was of course, a lie. No ONE once told me this COULD happen!!!!!! Suboxone and methadone both royally destroy your teeth. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. I had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. Ive[Show More]Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Looking to see if there is a suboxone class action for dental problems. I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. There were ZERO articles linking the tooth decay(actually denying it). My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. The makers of this drug should be held accountable for this harm. I missed the first class action bc in my opinion it was suppressed. I believed this would be a start of a better life. Suboxone and a similar medicine, Subutex, are both proven to help people with opioid addiction stay in recovery.