You will get it figured out :), I agree. The relationship between suboxone and tooth loss is well-documented, and it probably due to the drying effect of the buporphedrine component of suboxone. Our treatment options are limited to extractions without sedation and temporary dentures of the poorest quality that are made by dental students. Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. Her teeth look healthy at first glance but her molars are starting to go. Suboxone weakens the bones around your teeth so they fall out. This was of course, a lie. If you were to look at our photos From then till now, it would not look like two people who were Free from opioid addiction; living a normal and healthy lifestyle. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. I notice it and I have great looking teeth. I still have my bottom teeth. Its not just our teeth thats missing, ..its our lives. 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. 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. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. Notify your health care professionals immediately and seek dental treatment if you experience any problems with your teeth or gums while taking buprenorphine medicines that are dissolved in the mouth. Suboxone Class Action Lawsuit There have been more than thirty complaints filed with the FDA regarding suboxone film exposure. Now it finally makes sense. Its horrible my teeth hurt all the time because of them being so weak. Report a Serious Problem to MedWatch Soboxone saved my life when I started it in 2014 and have been on it off and on for years now. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. 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've been on suboxone films for 5 years and was not warned. 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. Listen NONE of us were warned. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. I quit cold turkey once I heard about the issue. Hopefully somehow. In 26 cases, patients had no prior history of dental problems. The ones that are there are broken and decayed. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I have photos of my smile before starting Buprenorphine and current photos.. disgusting! The packaging has no warning of losing teeth. Most cases were in patients using the medicines for OUD; however, 28 cases of dental problems occurred in patients using it to treat pain. I will get a lawsuit going one way or another. All of these comments are EXACTLY the same experience my husband and I have had. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. I have no bottom teeth. I have been taking Zubsolve for almost 3 years now and my teeth are just rotting away ! Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! Ive, Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. I need justice! I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. 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. 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. 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. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. Health care professionals should be aware the benefits of buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks and are an important tool to treat OUD. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. My husband had to have his whole bottom pulled last year, and had to get a denture bc they ate his teeth up so bad! To get a brand spanking new set of teeth will set her and my father back thousands and thousands. It landed me in the ER 3 times. I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. Im afraid to eat half the time because I am scared my teeth will break or fall out because of how they feel. I wait 6 months and the oral surgeon isnt there. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! It had NO DECAY. So i need help cause my insurance is medicade and work at a grocery store with 5 kids to work for. I am having major expensive dental issues and have lost numerous teeth. All in the name of profit. 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. Was on perks for 2 years and my teeth where PERFECT. And now theres no way I can afford 6 crowns and 3 root canals. I would have gone a different route if I would have been told that this medication would result in the total loss of my teeth. We regained our lives past opioid addiction maintaining healthy lifestyles, enjoying our children and advancing in our careers. My husband had to have his whole bottom pulled last year. Anyone knows how long it will take? I am in need of dentures, now. Its absolutely heartbreaking I cry because I used to have a beautiful smile. With all of that being said. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! 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! Ever since the extractions and now the dentures, I have been severely depressed and rarely leave the house. They should be held responsible for many people for not warning patients of the dental risk. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. As a dental professional Im sickened by the effects Ive seen due to this medication. I feel everyone here's pain, I have been on This medication for 8 years. At the very least Big Pharma should be paying for all of our dental care. Im a vet tech and I do not make even close to enough to cover that. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decaying. I have lost all my back molars on the left upper side and now I am experiencing issues with the front eye tooth. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. But hell I also think they should of told me that these things are harder to come off of than what I was originally addicted to but they didn't. 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. Now it finally makes sense. 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 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. I had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. Other treatments included root canal, dental surgery, and other restorative procedures such as crowns and implants. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. This is a very low requirement, but it keeps out posts from scammers that try to use our sub to scam people out of money by pretending to sell suboxone or other drugs. 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 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 teeth became extremely brittle and started breaking away. I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. Howd she do it? 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. 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!! I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). Both my husband and I have had to leave our professional careers because of our Oral appearance. But Ive been having all sorts of teeth problems. Continue taking your buprenorphine medicine as prescribed; do not suddenly stop taking it without first talking to your health care professional as it could lead to serious consequences. Over this time my teeth have rapidly declined. How good is someones quality of life when they are ashamed to smile and are in too much pain to eat!!! Licensed for 37 years. 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 am going to check into filing a lawsuit, if not, a class action lawsuit against the makers of Buprenorphine! Our time on Suboxone cost us out smiles and confidence. However, it has WRECKED my teeth. Both of us have lost almost all of our teeth completely. She went from being addicted to OxyContin to being dependent on Suboxone. my husband has six teeth remaining on the top, all of which are broken, decayed, or infected. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousa[Show More]Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. 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. I am only 30 years old. Toothache here and there and I hate 2 root canals didnt think anything of it. Benefits for use outweigh these risks and oral care can help. Schedule a dentist visit soon after starting this medicine and inform your dentist that you are taking buprenorphine, and schedule regular dental checkups while taking this medicine. I took good care of my teeth even while I was using. However, it has WRECKED my teeth. I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. 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. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. They should also schedule a visit with their dentist soon after starting to use this drug and inform their dentist they are taking buprenorphine. 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 get it for all the oral forms. The constant agony. When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! Something HAS TO BE DONE!! I have Medi[Show More]I've been in Suboxone since 2012. Something needs to be done to rectify the trauma that has been done to patients teeth!!! Countless hours of pain and suffering, I have been taking suboxone for along time. Prim Care Companion CNS Disord 2013;15:PCC.13l01533. I did not abuse my medication, I took them as my Dr said and was on them over a year. I needed it for 2 weeks. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. Before suboxone I had beautiful healthy teeth that I got a lot of compliments on. The packa. After 9 years of being on Suboxone my smile is something I intentionally hide from the world out of fear of being judged or made fun of. I have lost 11 teeth, had one root canal, need 3 more fillings and dentures. 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. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. Both of us have lost almost all of our teeth completely. From my experience its more like 3/4 have issues(so should say most). She has been Suboxone free for 12+ years. I have been on this medication for several years and TONS of issues with my teeth all the way from having multiple filling to even having teeth pulled! It landed me in the ER 3 times. Get real. My husband had to have his whole bottom pulled last year, and had to get a denture bc they ate his teeth up so bad! I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. Some dental problems from buprenorphine occurred as soon as two weeks after beginning treatment. I have been on Suboxone since 2017, unaware that's the reason for my dental issues as my Dr never mentioned it. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! 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. The manufacturer should take full financial responsibility for these issues. 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. 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. Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. I decided I wanted to stop around 2010 and looked for a doctor. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decayin[Show More]I believe suboxone was the reason my oral health declined. 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! Side effects of Tylenol may cause autism and ADHD among children exposed during pregnancy. I now am missing 7 or 8 teeth and almost all of the rest of my teeth have crowns on them. Patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) may have a higher incidence of poor dental health;4however, many cases described severe dental issues in patients with no reported prior history of dental problems (n=26). These strategies will include recommending that prescribers refer patients to dental care services and encourage them to have regular checkups while taking these products. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. If you have questions, please call the refund administrator at 1-877-545-0238. On Buprenorphine for almost 3 years. Find legal resources and guidance to understand your business responsibilities and comply with the law. I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. I have lost 2 teeth and have broken 3 others, as well as had other dental emergencies. Our mission is protecting consumers and competition by preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices through law enforcement, advocacy, and education without unduly burdening legitimate business activity. The medication helped save my life but has also caused me heartache and pain. Provide some details about your potential case, which will be submitted for review by a lawyer. They are available as single-ingredient products and also in combination with naloxone. Looking for legal documents or records? 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 refused to take anymore. Likely 4 root canals still coming. Notify both your health care professional and your dentist immediately if you experience any problems with your teeth or gums. I had perfect teeth. Bi was on Suboxone ten years. I would appreciate help holding someone responsible for this. 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. No doctor ever mentioned that this was an issue nor was it in my prescription info pamplet. 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've been in Suboxone since 2012. Patients using the medication to treat opioid use disorder can take extra steps to reduce the risk of dental problems, the FDA indicates. No cavities no nothing. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decayin. 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! Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. I was on methadone for years transferred to suboxone & its done more harm on my teeth than when i was using drugs. Patients should tell the dentist about all medicines they take, including buprenorphine. 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. In particular, the comprehensive MAT approach of buprenorphine combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies is often one of the most effective ways to treat OUD, and can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. No withdrawals! Use our visualizations to explore scam and fraud trends in your state based on reports from consumers like you. Literally. 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. 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. I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. People could start by telling the truth. And I had no prior dental problems before 2013 besides brac[Show More]My name is Crystal fox. I have been on suboxone since 2014. I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. Symphony Health Metys. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. They should be held accountable. Ive[Show More]Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. People start taking suboxone to get off of opioids, and then become dependent upon the suboxone. Going to see a dentist but I know I cant afford $20,000 of dental work neither. I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. 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. Your dentist can customize a tooth decay prevention plan for you. 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 am in need of dentures, now. My husband had to have his whole bottom pulled last year[Show More]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 injuries reported include dental decay, loss of teeth, cavities (dental caries), and tooth destruction. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? I have permanent infection in my jaw/gums that just won't go away even after finishing antibiotics. Too bad insurance wont cover it and most people that run clinics are crooks. Patients using buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth should take extra steps to help lessen the risk of serious dental problems. Looking to see if there is a suboxone class action for dental problems. Well imagine my surprise when I find out that this crisis of mine is actually a nationwide epidemic. Side effects of the Gardasil HPV vaccine have been linked to reports of serious and debilitating autoimmune injuries. Then I have to have some kind of surgery before I can even get dentures and that's not till August. I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. People could start by telling the truth. Hello Ive been on suboxne since 2009 I was always complemented on my smile and also had nice teeth then around 2012 my teeth started hurting and cracking I to stayed in the house I was very embarrassed to be seen and was always covering my mouth was never told about tooth decay now at 48 I had to get dentures and Im very hurt upset got bad anxiety and dentures are difficult to wear please help a[Show More]Hello Ive been on suboxne since 2009 I was always complemented on my smile and also had nice teeth then around 2012 my teeth started hurting and cracking I to stayed in the house I was very embarrassed to be seen and was always covering my mouth was never told about tooth decay now at 48 I had to get dentures and Im very hurt upset got bad anxiety and dentures are difficult to wear please help all of us who where never warned by any doctors and the manufacturer. In 2018 I had to spend over 30,000$ for dental implants because I was not a candidate for regular dentures. Within months they all started falling out. 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. Patients shouldn't have to suffer like this!!! I now am missing 7 or 8 teeth and almost all of the rest of my teeth have crowns on them. Common side effects of buprenorphine include headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain, increased sweating, and insomnia. These medicines are available as single-ingredient products and in combination with. I was supposed to be weaned after four months (per my doctor). Lina M. Khan was sworn in as Chair of the Federal Trade Commission on June 15, 2021. While they may seem unrelated, these habits can make your mouth susceptible to periodontitis and tooth loss. I have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication. Ever since the extractions and now the dentures, I have been severely depressed and rarely leave the house. Suboxone is a medication used to treat opioid addiction, according to Drugs.com. 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. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. The average age of the patients was 42 years, but those as young as 18 years were also affected. I hope a class action comes out of the thousands of people in the same situation as myself. Four members of my family have been on subutex for about 6 years some . I have been on suboxone since 2016, Im in the process of being tapered off of it. I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beautiful smile and now it's disgusting. 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. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. Doc changed me back to my old meds as of today. It can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose.