The dentist is literally the scariest place for me to go to. Now, when the hell is someone gonna give a crap enough to move forward with representation for us? 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. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. Brushing should be avoided for at least an hour after. I can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. There is no basis for a lawsuit, and frankly, it is not the solution to your predicament. class Action Lawsuit going so maybe we can get the money due to us to fix our destroyed teeth. Suboxone weakens the bones around your teeth so they fall out. They should be held accountable. I only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. For me and my body tried and true used for close to 50 years methadone worked just fine. This also has caused severe depression. 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. My teeth got so bad about a year in I had all of them taken out. I just wish I would have known about the dental risks beforehand. Instead of coming on here to just run your mouth to make yourselves seem like you know something, how about come correct and have something to offer? Same I started in 2012 and I had perfect teeth before never any problems. Buprenorphine-containing medicines that are dissolved in the mouth are approved to treat opioid use disorder (OUD), and one product is approved to treat pain. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. before the suboxone my teeth were in decent shape and now its problem after problem! Id love to hear from others , 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. Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a den[Show More]Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. 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, 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, 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..? Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit Overview Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit There are many causes of gum disease. Both of us have lost almost all of our teeth completely. I had dentures at the age 32. It was a painfully long process to fix my teeth and now I am embarrassed when I smile and it is difficult to eat many different types of food. 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. I filled out the paperwork for the lawsuit. I wouldve chosen a different rout. I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. Please contact me when or if you decide to take patients. I was vibrant, outgoing, and happy person. I used to be a model and musician, however, since I lost my teeth I also lost any confidence and have not played any concerts since my face feels complete alien to me. The estimated number of prescriptions dispensed from U.S. outpatient retail and mail-order pharmacies increased from 11 million in 2014 to 16 million in 2020. Not cracked or nothing! I know someone with a similar situation. Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a den. 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. [Show More]Listen NONE of us were warned. My name is Crystal fox. A lawsuit against hair relaxer manufacturers claims a Michigan woman developed uterine cancer and endometrial cancer due to exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals used in hair straightener formulas. Started seeing my dentist regularly and ever since I quit the hard drugs my teeth have been fine. Literally. I am 37 yrs old and should have had all the remainder of my teeth pulled about a year ago, but have been too afraid to go toothless since my Medicare doesnt have dental. I cannot get used to that. Countless hours of pain and suffering, I have been taking suboxone for along time. Suboxone gave me part of my life back, but took my smile!! By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. I am 32 years old and need FULL set of dentures. I have cavities on every single tooth, and another one broke just last week. The manufacturer should take full financial responsibility for these issues. My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. Your comment has been sent to the mods for approval because you do not meet our minimum karma requirement. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. I'm sorry there's so many ignorant morons on your thread. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. With all of that being said. Someone should be responsible for the damage, bc we can not afford to fix our teeth properly. They should be held responsible for many people for not warning patients of the dental risk. I needed it for 2 weeks. Not just people on Suboxone. Since taking Suboxone my implants have come loose and I have few bottom teeth. 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. Data extracted May 2021. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); A lawsuit filed against the makers of Similac and Enfamil cow's milk infant formula products claims a child suffered life-long injuries due to necrotizing enterocolitis complications. To this day articles from the fda etc say some. 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. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. Likely 4 root canals still coming. It's embarrassing and has caused a serious problem in my overall quality of life! My teeth are basically gone and I used to have a pretty smile. Had all my top teeth pulled year ago. Hopefully somehow these Pharma companys can help us cover the dental costs in the future! Genetics play a big role, certain medical conditions. Other cases reported requiring root canals, dental surgery, and other procedures such as crowns and implants. This was of course, a lie. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. First Name * Last Name Email * Case Description FREE Confidential Case Review 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. I notice it and I have great looking teeth. Ive had to have 5 teeth removed and I have a partial that comes in and out. 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. I had dentures at the age 32. These problems, some of which have been serious, have been reported even in patients with no history of dental issues. I was quoted about 10k to fix it all. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. 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..? These people need new teeth!! She was never informed there have been reports of tooth decay using this medication long term. Now it's too late I will be in dentures soon hopefully and hopefully will find the confidence that I once had. I've been in Suboxone since 2012. 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! I am 42 years old.Ive been a Suboxn patient off and on for over 10 years.My smile used to be my favorite thing about myself.Now i cover my mouth when i laugh.All of my teeth are either gone or rotten.If someone would have warned me i would never have chanced it.If this is true that this medicine possibly cost patients their teeth..then i would absolutely say that they should pay to replace. 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. Im absolutely devastated.. this doesnt seem so fair :(, I have been on suboxone since 2016, Im in the process of being tapered off of it. I needed it for 2 weeks. The constant agony. I wish I was rich. In May 2021, the FTC sent payments totaling more than $59 million to people who filed a valid claim. I am 37 and have been embarrassed for 4 years! Buprenorphine was first approved in 2002, as a tablet to be taken under the tongue to treat opioid addiction. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. Likely, 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. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. Talk to your health care professional if you have any questions or concerns. Buprenorphine medicines are an important tool to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. I was never told or notified that this could be a potential side effect or issue. I filled out the paperwork for the lawsuit. They are available as single-ingredient products and also in combination with naloxone. I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beau[Show More]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 do I join this lawsuit? I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I have never heard that suboxone causes tooth issues. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. Please help, I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. I have four teeth remaining on. Untill the fda acknowledged it most doctor wouldnt even mention tooth decay and if they did they say it wasnt as bad as methadone I might be on sublocade now but the damage is done. I believe suboxone was the reason my oral health declined. Let's not scare people into getting on a life saving medication because there may be a way for people to win some money now, all of a sudden. Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. I now am missing 7 or 8 teeth and almost all of the rest of my teeth have crowns on them. I get it for all the oral forms. I had to have all my teeth removed and get implant dentures at the age of 38 which cost me over $10,000. My mother has chronic back/neck pain secondary to genetics as well as old injuries. Buprenorphine is often considered to be a safer opioid addiction treatment medication than methadone. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. Buprenorphine medicines are marketed under the brand names Belbuca, Bunavail, Cassipa, Suboxone, Subutex, and Zubsolv. I was never warned of this being a side effect I even used to read the booklet they had on the bottle for the Drs. Listen NONE of us were warned. I just wish I would have known about the dental risks beforehand. Multiple cases were reported in patients with no prior history of dental problems. Ive had to get therapy for depression and crippling social anxiety. 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. Im online often and didnt see it once. Someone owes me they didn't warn me of this ! I'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will fix my teeth, but.. Never smoked meth or crack. My doctor told me she has multiple patients with similar issues. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. This is criminal. I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. I have had 6 teeth removed. With that being said, when she had had enough of being addicted to something that would eventually kill her, she tried to quit cold turkey. Ive had to get therapy for depression and crippling social anxiety. The last dentist I went to made me feel even worse as she acted like I was beyond fixing. The medication comes in a tablet and film form. 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. 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. The best of luck to you. The ones that are there are broken and decayed. Because we come to a narrow precipice where I have to decide whether or not I'm going to probably lose my job because I'm gonna have to cold turkey this medicine at some point and I would rather lose my job and go cold turkey than to live without my teeth. Just the pain alone I can't do anything. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to ge. I believed this would be a start of a better life. Find legal resources and guidance to understand your business responsibilities and comply with the law. This also has cau. Its ruined my self esteem and everything. I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. Both my husband and I have had to leave our professional careers because of our Oral appearance. 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. I have ZERO MEMORY of important dates! I now have to be embarrassed of my teeth everyday for the rest of my life. I have four teeth remaining on my lowers, and they are also beyond repair. At proper doses, buprenorphine also decreases the pleasurable effects of other opioids, making misuse of them less appealing. Buprenorphine medicines are an important tool to treat OUD. Since I started this medication Ive had nothing but problems. 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. Over this time my teeth have rapidly declined. 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. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. Since taking Suboxone my implants have come loose and I have few bottom teeth. I was vibrant, outgoing, and happy person. Im absolutely devastated.. this doesnt seem so fair :(. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. I am only 30 years old. In 26 cases, patients had no prior history of dental problems. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decaying. I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. I want to get off this medicine before I loose any more!! You think you would told about side effects of this magnitude. I was never informed of any concerns that it may cause any dental problems, everyone should have been told about the risk before prescribing. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? Thanks Big Pharma, creating "pemanant customers" since the dawn of the 20th century. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. I've been in Suboxone since 2012. It saved my life. 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 have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. If i knew the impact i wouldn't have started these at all. They should be held responsible for many people for not warning patients of the dental risk. 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. On January 12, 2022, the FDA warned patients and prescribers about the potential for serious dental problems associated with the use of medications containing buprenorphine, such as Belbuca, Suboxone, and Zubsolv. I been off suboxone for a 17months with no teeth left no sex drive and problems with focusing or memory problems! The FTC alleged that Reckitt Benckiser and Indivior sought to deny consumers a lower-cost generic alternative to maintain their lucrative monopoly on the branded drug. Some cases specifically mentioned involvement of 11 to 12 or more teeth, as well as all teeth in 11 cases. Most cases were in patients using the medicines for OUD; however, 28 cases of dental problems occurred in patients using it to treat pain. Dentist said its not due to dental hygiene - my gums are great. 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. Likely 4 root canals still coming. Next month I have to have a procedure costing $850 out of pocket. I literally had near perfect teeth and now I'm missing 4 that literally just disintegrated n fell out and 2 more that are about halfway gone at this point. Over this time my teeth have rapidly declined. Ive spent more time at the dentist since I began suboxone than I have my entire life. It landed me in the ER 3 times. 3 months ago they finally warned us in group and i said i knew it,i knew my teeth were rapidly messing up. We both started taking subutex at the same time and now,years later, we are both about to get dentures. So hang in there. It had NO DECAY. 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 did not abuse my medication, I took them as my Dr said and was on them over a year. I googled this phenomenon and it turns out Im not alone. I have photos of my smile before starting Buprenorphine and current photos.. disgusting! I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. 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. I am barely 50 years old and have to wear a complete upper denture. Ive, Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. 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 approves it) & I have other issues that they will work on after but those are the most 2 serious right now. 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. She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. 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. My teeth now r either gone or black! If you find someone on subs that doesn't have dental problems they either haven't been on it long, or perhaps are just really lucky. 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. My dentist didnt say anything about the medication being to blame but that its mostly genetics and having children can mess with your teeth. People should have been warned of this side effect as I would have tried another medication. That was years ago. I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. On Suboxone, in EXCRUCIATING PAIN, Dentist doesn't know what suboxone is. I'm now 37 years old, and dang near need a full set of dentures because of Suboxone. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. The packaging has no warning of losing teeth. I have been on suboxone since 2016, Im in the process of being tapered off of it. Ive spent a too much time hiding my teeth in shame and Im going to hold someone responsible. I used to be a model and musician, however, since I lost my teeth I also lost any confidence and have not played any concerts since my face feels complete alien to me. But Ive been having all sorts of teeth problems. 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. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. 6 months later i missed it and went to the wrong office. I began taking Suboxone to simply stop taking 3-4 loratabs a day[Show More]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 am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. Ive started using my own voice about it and it keeps getting louder. Common side effects of buprenorphine include headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain, increased sweating, and insomnia. Within months they all started falling out.