I don't leave my house, I'm cautious when talking or smiling because I don't want anyone to see my rotting teeth. 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 removed. I believed this would be a start of a better life. The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. I need help. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. I am so depressed about my teeth. Thanks a lot!!! I've been on suboxone long term and was not once told that my teeth were at risk of decay. I can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. Been on Suboxone since 2007, 15 yrs Five or six years ago notice that my teeth were shrinking losing a little by little now I have a little Chiclets in the front of my mouth I have trouble with smiling I cover my teeth in my top lip and a smile now looking for a lawsuit to get my teeth fixed dont get me wrong its a box and save my life but back then I didnt know my teeth were gonna be destroye[Show More]Been on Suboxone since 2007, 15 yrs Five or six years ago notice that my teeth were shrinking losing a little by little now I have a little Chiclets in the front of my mouth I have trouble with smiling I cover my teeth in my top lip and a smile now looking for a lawsuit to get my teeth fixed dont get me wrong its a box and save my life but back then I didnt know my teeth were gonna be destroyed because of it please help, Legitimate Suboxone Rx since 2006. I'm down to soft food only, and even that is almost impossible anymore. People could start by telling the truth. Going to see a dentist but I know I cant afford $20,000 of dental work neither. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. Genetics, and the drug suboxone have a major part in your dental health. At the very least Big Pharma should be paying for all of our dental care. The most common treatment for the dental adverse events was tooth extraction/removal. I have been on suboxone since 2016, Im in the process of being tapered off of it. It like leeches the calcium or something. To this day articles from the fda etc say some. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. I never would of thought it was the medication rotting my teeth out but it sure finally all made sense once I heard other people's story and how there's a big fuss over it all now. I'm down to soft food only, and eve[Show More]I began taking suboxone in 2007, I have never taken more than a 1/4 of a strip at a time, I have lost all the top molars on one side of my mouth, 2 on the other, all the teeth along my gum line are black, and the only 2 teeth I have left that fit together and can chew with, are completely hollowed out and I'm unable to chew anything hot, cold, or crunchy at all. 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. On top of being dependent on Suboxone, she lost her front tooth while on vacation in Florida. 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. It had NO DECAY. Literally. As a dental professional Im sickened by the effects Ive seen due to this medication. 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. Then fill out their form, which they won't respond to, but it is the only way they track these "adverse ef. Ive had to have 5 teeth removed and I have a partial that comes in and out. A new mouth you say? Patients should wait at least 1 hour before brushing their teeth after using the medicine, which will allow the mouth to gradually return to oral homeostasis and avoid any mechanical damage that may occur due to brushing. I have been on This medication for 8 years. Some dental problems from buprenorphine occurred as soon as two weeks after beginning treatment. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. I had surgery which caused complications and was put on a very high mg of pain meds by my Dr. Ive had to get therapy for depression and crippling social anxiety. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. Ever since the extractions and now the dentures, I have been severely depressed and rarely leave the house. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Now it's too late I will be in dentures soon hopefully and hopefully will find the confidence that I once had. Indivior will shell out $300 million to all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to resolve claims that it "falsely and aggressively" marketed its opioid addiction drug Suboxone,. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beautiful smile and now it's disgusting. I wish this I knew that before I starting taking this crap! I cannot get used to that. I now have to be embarrassed of my teeth everyday for the rest of my life. I have never heard that suboxone causes tooth issues. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. Both my husband and I have had to leave our professional careers because of our Oral appearance. Ive had test run because he thought I had deeper issues like immune problems. This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. My confidence is gone. I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! These medicines are available as single-ingredient products and in combination with. There are beginning to be many complaints about suboxone similar to yours. I believe suboxone was the reason my oral health declined. The best of luck to you. Since this happening, I have watched her teeth fall apart one-by-one, I have watched her confidence dwindle away slowly as her smile became smaller and smaller. This is not only a travesty for those of us who have legitimate pain but also a conspiracy on the part of the clinics and drug manufacturers to get you onto a drug that's cheaper for them to distribute. Many cases were reported by health care professionals and provided documentation of extensive dental adverse events including all upper, all lower, all, majority, most, multiple teeth, and rampant decay. The cases often noted the number of teeth involved, with 113 cases mentioning two or more teeth. It can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. People could start by telling the truth. She will never get back the smiles lost and the opportunities she missed out on secondary to watching her mouth fall apart. But I need to get my life going so I need to have an acceptable to society smile in order to achieve a job to survive. 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. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. I've been on suboxone since 2012 and my teeth are complete shit now. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. Refer patients to a dentist as soon as possible after starting transmucosal buprenorphine for a baseline dental evaluation, dental caries risk assessment and preventive plan, and encourage them to have regular dental checkups while taking the medicine. 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. Although Im sure there are some hot shot lawyers I cant afford to save my life to find a way around it. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decayin. Now I'm having to live with the tooth pain and suffering from suboxone and I can't afford to be able to pay 10,000 dollars or more to fix the issue. Patients shouldn't have to suffer like this!!! The worst part was that I could not attend my fathers funeral in Germany since he passed away before I received my dentures and I was too ashamed to see my family and friends in such a state. Now I've had to have about $10,000 worth of work just in the last 2 years alone! Patients using the medication to treat opioid use disorder can take extra steps to reduce the risk of dental problems, the FDA indicates. Someone else's job to do the right thing for God sakes. Doc changed me back to my old meds as of today. I never had dental issues until the last few 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..? But I need to get my life going so I need to have an acceptable to society smile in order to achieve a job to survive. This also has cau[Show More]my husband and I have both been prescribed Suboxone for several years with no knowledge of potential tooth decay, my husband lost all his teeth, and now has dentures at 31, and I also have had multiple fillings and teeth pulled, and issues. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. 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. After the medicine is completely dissolved, take a large sip of water, swish it gently around your teeth and gums, and swallow. I have no bottom teeth. In 2015, buprenorphine was approved as a film to be placed inside the cheek to treat pain. Most cases were in patients using the medicines for OUD; however, 28 cases of dental problems occurred in patients using it to treat pain. The opioid addiction treatment is given as a pill or tab that dissolves under the tongue or inside of the cheek. As a result, we cannot determine how likely it is that someone will experience these side effects when taking buprenorphine medicines that dissolve in the mouth. this whole story is made of lies and deception. 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. Prior to starting suboxone I never even had cavities. Same here been on subtext and Suboxone all my teeth are falling out or decaying very bad. These companies, including the FDA care nothing about us. mental health. Very frustrating and horrible for the self-esteem. I have cavities on every single tooth, and another one broke just last week. All in the name of profit. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they are more exposed to the Suboxone as it dissolves. Someone owes me they didn't warn me of this ! 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. The cherry on top of all this is dealin, Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. I have been on suboxone since 2014. Other studies have linked buprenorphine as the best drug to treat neonatal abstinence, among infants born addicted to narcotic painkillers. That was years ago. 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. Shes. But when my teeth started to break and researched it and said suboxone was the main cause of tooth decay. Refer patients to find opioid treatment centers by visiting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The average age of the patients was 42 years, but those as young as 18 years were also affected. The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. The cherry on top of all this is dealin[Show More]Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. My teeth r just shattering when I eat anything these days and I can't afford dental work unless I get my decayed teeth pulled forever because I make to little money at my job. The FTC says that these companies violated antitrust laws by preventing patients from choosing lower-priced generic versions of the drug. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! They are available as single-ingredient products and also in combination with naloxone. The medication helped save my life b[Show More]I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. 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. Otherwise, the judge will just say its up to you to take care of your teeth after you put stuff in your mouth probably, I dunno Theres something to thisprobably in 20 years from now theyll admit to it. 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 have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. Its not just our teeth thats missing, ..its our lives. For any and all discussion about the medication Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone). Water contamination at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1953 and 1987 caused cancers, birth defects, miscarriages and other side effects for U.S. Marines and their family members. Was on perks for 2 years and my teeth where PERFECT. I refused to take anymore. I've had painful infections and several root canals. Can someone let me know of any nationwide lawsuits I may be able to research? And, its side effects are much like those of opioids: tooth decay is one of many. I have no bottom teeth. Whoever made the Suboxone needs to pay for them. Hopefully somehow[Show More]Been on buprenorphine since 2010. It's so unfair to so many people and they should be held accountable for valuing money over peoples lives! She cant eat or stand the oral pain much longer. Something needs to be done to rectify the trauma that has been done to patients teeth!!! Now I'm having to live with the too[Show More]I have been on suboxone for 4 years, i didn't have dental problems until I started, iam only 39 yrs old, now everyone of mine has tooth decay or broken and missing and it is so hard to be able to afford getting them fixed. No ONE once told me this COULD happen!!!!!! Since this happening, I have watched her teeth fall apart one-by-one, I have watched her confidence dwindle away slowly as her smile became smaller and smaller. Very quickly did we learn that it was a lie. Now I hate leaving my house because I am soooo embarrassed it literally makes me cry. I took good care of my teeth even while I was using. I now have to be embarrassed of my teeth everyday for the rest of my life. Ive spent a too much time hiding my teeth in shame and Im going to hold someone responsible. I had a famous smile and Buprenorphine affected every tooth in my mouth. Switched to Subzolv bc of the nodding all time and taste. 6 months later i missed it and went to the wrong office. this whole story is made of lies and deception. 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. Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental chec, Just in a few years I have been taking this medication I've had multiple teeth pulled my front tooth crack and almost every tooth has decay in it. Ever since the extractions and now the dentures, I have been severely depressed and rarely leave the house. I am a Suboxone patient that is experiencing dental decay I want to know if there is a class on my action lawsuit I can join, Im 27 iv been on them sense 2014 and have had to have all my.teeth removed i now have total top and bottom dentures. The FDA's Drug Review Process: Ensuring Drugs Are Safe and Effective Think It Through: Managing the Benefits and Risks of Medicines Contact FDA For More Info 855-543-DRUG (3784) and press 4. I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. I've been on Suboxone for 3-1/2 years for opiate dependence. It causes dry mouth which created the environment for weaker teeth and or decay. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Literally. Because they never included tooth decay in their disclaimers. Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. The teeth were not fixable. I literally had near perfect tee. Symphony Health Metys. Well since taking suboxone my weight is a lunch higher #, I have no good teeth and very few that can actually do something, my children miss out on a lot and I am embarrassed to go anywhere. Suboxone Class Action Lawsuit There have been more than thirty complaints filed with the FDA regarding suboxone film exposure. Weve been on suboxone for a couple years now and both have started loosing teeth for no reason at all! I still would not know about these major side effects had I not accidentally read a study from 2022 about it a few hours ago. Everyone should have all their dental procedures paid for including Implants because this medication is the SOLE reason my teeth are destroyed!!! It tasted terrible and made me feel weird. I had no cavities, perfect white teeth for the last 25 years. Brushing should be avoided for at least an hour after. I have been on This medication for 8 years. Same for weight. End the stigma. First Name * Last Name Email * Case Description FREE Confidential Case Review *The cases were reported to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. I stopped suboxone and went back to the methadone clinic bc in order to get the white Subutext pills (originals) u either had to be pregnant or nursing or have Hepatitis. Both my husband and I have had to leave our professional careers because of our Oral appearance. I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. Suboxone is a sublingual medication (under tongue). I was never informed of any concerns that it may cause any dental problems, everyone should have been told about the risk before prescribing. For those suffering from addiction to opioids, the benefits of using buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks and should be considered in conjunction with counseling and other behavioral therapies. Never was given any kind of warning this would happen yet if we had known we could have taken educated steps to prevent it. 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. Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. Switched to Subzolv bc of the nodding a. 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. I need help. I'm so ashamed and in constant pain, I desperately need help and I have no idea where to turn!!! My husband is a disabled veteran and I take care of him so I don't have benefits. Never heard of the meds being a cause until I googled it. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. I did not want to go on methadone because of this and now I find out this information. These companies, including the FDA care nothing about us. 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. Should I still be worried about tooth decay cause the whole reason I switched to sublocade is because suboxone, any other film, and zubzolv all hurt my teeth the second I took them after a couple years taking 1 or the other. Booked another appointment at a different place wait 6 months the oral surgeon had a baby and wont be in. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! Please help, I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. Provide some details about your potential case, which will be submitted for review by a lawyer. Before starting these, I had perfect teeth! I cant afford to even begin to have my mouth fixed!! 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. Looking for legal documents or records? I live in Talkeetna, alaska. According to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), MAT has been shown to be effective in improving patient survival, decreasing opioid use, and allowing patients to live a self-directed life, including the ability to gain and maintain employment. It saved my life. There are thousands and thousands of people who are in the exact same position as you, and have been able to exclude every other possible BESIDES suboxone to being the culprit for this tooth decay issue. 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. She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. How do we fight back or join law suit? I have been taking suboxone since I was 17 and am now 27 and haven't been able to taper off them successfully without feeling like hell forever after. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. I was never told suboxone did this kind of damage! Looking to see if there is a suboxone class action for dental problems. 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. A friend of mine isnt on any medication at all and she has dental problems as well. Data 2010-2020. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. To make matters worse, I want to salvage what few teeth I have left and return to opioid analgesics but because of the new egregiously draconian laws surrounding buprenorphine use, no pain management will let me return to milder alternatives because they think you're a drug seeker. I don't know what I'm going to do. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. I cannot stop it because the withdrawal is excruciating. They are tablets and films which dissolve under the tongue or placed against the inside of the cheek. Your dentist can customize a tooth decay prevention plan for you. I know its the suboxone. I would have gone a different route if I would have been told that this medication would. 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. Benefits for use outweigh these risks and oral care can help. I have four teeth remaining on. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. I just want to be able to smile again. She has no idea why because she takes care of them. This lawsuit is not asserting that Suboxone products are unsafe or ineffective. 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. I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. Patients shouldn't have to suffer like this!!! Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. I now have full dentures at only 41yo because all I had left were shattered and broken fragments of what used to be my teeth. I am ashamed to smile or even kiss my girlfriend anymore. 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 . I wouldve never of gotten on Suboxone. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. 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.