This had been the worst time of my life! That was years ago. I have four teeth remaining on. Since 2012. By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. Patients using the medication to treat opioid use disorder can take extra steps to reduce the risk of dental problems, the FDA indicates. We require combined karma > 5. My name is Crystal fox. Suboxone weakens the bones around your teeth so they fall out. 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. 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. Period. By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. I was never warned about tooth loss. Bottom teeth are wrecked not sure the extent yet. While a I cannot stop it because the withdrawal is excruciating. Switched to Subzolv bc of the nodding all time and taste. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. Im online often and didnt see it once. I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. I did not abuse my medication, I took them as my Dr said and was on them over a year. I think suboxone makers should pay me back for all my dental treatment plus years of suffering! This is due to the acidity in Suboxone and the instructions for taking the medication. 2012 after being dependent on the pills the strips came out after just my first year 2013-2014 my first front tooth fell out. Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a den. He has 5 teeth remaining on the bottom. It's so unfair to so many people and they should be held accountable for valuing money over peoples lives! I work remotely now, because I'm so embarrassed! When one is getting on Suboxone your focus is recovery NOT the other health issues that pop up. 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! I wouldve chosen a different rout. If you have a class action lawsuit going, I volunteer as your star witness. BMC Oral Health 2020;20:44. I think if there was real scientific research they would see a correspondence with subs and tooth 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. [Show More]Listen NONE of us were warned. That is probably a lot of us, including me. 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 quit cold turkey once I heard about the issue. It had NO DECAY. I was never warned of this being a sid[Show More]I too have been on Suboxone sublingual tablets and films since 2008 and I only had 2 fillings and one crown before starting the medication. I've been on suboxone since 2012 and my teeth are complete shit now. 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 need help. Never once was I told this could affect my teeth and saying affect my teeth is a understatement Ive had to have all but 6 teeth pulled because they would just become kinda soft and break off to the gum line Ive been in pain for years because of my mouth it has affected my self confidence and my image issues. It landed me in the ER 3 times. I cant for the life of me understand why no one will take this case. The last dentist I went to made me feel even worse as she acted like I was beyond fixing. Anyone knows how long it will take? 2. Never heard of the meds being a cause until I googled it. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. I too have been on Suboxone sublingual tablets and films since 2008 and I only had 2 fillings and one crown before starting the medication. I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beau. My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. I needed it for 2 weeks. I need help. 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. Ive been on suboxone for over 6 years and my teeth are making me sick now because they are rotting away. Premature infants fed Similac or Enfamil cow's milk formula faced increased risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) or wrongful death. It saved my life. Not cracked or nothing! Next month I have to have a procedure costi[Show More]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. I wa, 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. Since taking Suboxone my implants have come loose and I have few bottom teeth. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. I feel everyone here's pain. 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. Now I have over $10,000 in dental work including extractions, root canals, crowns, and fillings due to decay starting at my gum line. 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. Wish I would of at least been told to take precautions. This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. Ask patients about their oral health history prior to prescribing treatment with a transmucosal buprenorphine medicine. She now. Ive spent more time at the dentist since I began suboxone than I have my entire life. This is amazing yet when I started reaching out to doctor about the potential risks of tooth decay (as i had started experiencing rapid tooth decay and loss of teeth) I was told time and time again that suboxone doesnt do this. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. In 2018 I had to spend over 30,000$ for dental implants because I was not a candidate for regular dentures. I still have my bottom teeth. I will get a lawsuit going one way or another. 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. This was of course, a lie. Stephanie T. 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Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. 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 had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. 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. We both started taking subutex at the same time and now,years later, we are both about to get dentures. My dental problems have impacted my facial structure, my mental health, and overall quality of life more than I could've ever guessed. my husband has six teeth remaining on the top, all of which are broken, decayed, or infected. 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. Ive spent a too much time hiding my teeth in shame and Im going to hold someone responsible. 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. I now am missing 7 or 8 teeth and almost all of the rest of my teeth have crowns on them. Never smoked meth or crack. I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. These people need to pay for the harm they have caused us! FTC Opioid Addiction Treatment Suboxone Lawsuit Claim Form Deadline: December 1, 2020 Who's Eligible: U.S. consumers who were prescribed Suboxone Film between March 1, 2013 and Feb. 28, 2019 are eligible to file a claim for this FTC settlement. I have lost 4 teeth and I am losing more as a result of using Subutex 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. 3 months ago they finally warned us in group and i said i knew it,i knew my teeth were rapidly messing up. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. Switched to Subzolv bc of the nodding all time and taste. The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental chec[Show More]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. I only now saw it as a warning from the pharmacy and saw the FDA made them start stating this as a side effect in Jan 2022. Started seeing my dentist regularly and ever since I quit the hard drugs my teeth have been fine. 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 had perfect teeth before going on methadone and subs, never a single cavity. 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. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant af[Show More]I have been on This medication for 8 years. I was never informed of any concerns that it may cause any dental problems, everyone should have been told about the risk before prescribing. 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. Genetics play a big role, certain medical conditions. Was on perks for 2 years and my teeth where PERFECT. 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! Total restoration! I had perfect teeth before suboxone. If you are wondering what to do, start bu calling the FDA and reporting it to a real person. End the stigma. Looking to see if there is a suboxone class action for dental problems. Today, Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D., Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use and the leader of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), released the following statement in response to recent FDA guidance on how to prevent the use of buprenorphine from leading to tooth decay. Its very sad and dentist are very expensive who can afford this when it does your teeth this bad. Buprenorphine isn't a full opioid, so it does not cause euphoria or a "high" feeling. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. This was of course, a lie. I just want to be able to smile again. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. The packa. My mouth is in so much pain all the t. I had no cavities, perfect white teeth for the last 25 years. To help FDA track safety issues with medicines, report side effects from buprenorphine or other medicines to the FDA MedWatch program, using the information in the "Contact FDA" box at the bottom of this page. God knows they can afford it!! Hopefully somehow[Show More]Been on buprenorphine since 2010. 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[Show More]Looking to see if there is a suboxone class action for dental problems. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decaying. Butterflyangel46. I have never been notified of any lawsuits in the past. They want to make that !!!! Settlement benefits may be available. 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 can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. I had four teeth pulled this year. 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. Lawyers are reviewing Cartiva lawsuits for individuals who experienced complications after receiving the toe implant. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. God only knows what it's doing to our bones. Can someone let me know of any nationwide lawsuits I may be able to research? My teeth got so bad about a year in I had all of them taken out. I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. I have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication[Show More]When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! I needed it for 2 weeks. 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. I would have NEVER took his medication had I known that it would ruin my perfect teeth. I don't leave my house, I'm cautious when talking or smiling because I don't want anyone to see my rotting teeth. Learn more about your rights as a consumer and how to spot and avoid scams. I started taking Suboxone 5 years ago and only had a couple cavities my entire life prior. However, it has WRECKED my teeth. My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. Four members of my family have been on subutex for about 6 years some . 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. I'm down to soft food only, and eve. 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!!! 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. The teeth were not fixable. I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! This is criminal. Why is sublocade included? My teeth became extremely brittle and started breaking away. 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. 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 took Suboxone back in 2012 and I am experiencing major dental problems. I hope a class action comes out of the thousands of people in the same situation as myself. My top teeth were implants from a wreck I had as a teenager. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. I was never warned about tooth loss. 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. At the very least Big Pharma should be paying for all of our dental care. I've had painful infections and several root canals. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. I have Medi. I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. I want to join the class action lawsuit against Suboxone for my teeth if messed every one of my teeth up I'm lucky if I have two teeth in the front of my mouth please help me that's all I want them to do is help me get dental implants. I have been on belbuca for 2 years. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. Memo from Chair Lina M. Khan to commission staff and commissioners regarding the vision and priorities for the FTC. Wait at least 1 hour before brushing your teeth. 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. I am only 30 years old. I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a dentist appointment and when ive went i need a oral surgeon. With all of that being said. I have permanent infection in my jaw/gums that just won't go away even after finishing antibiotics. Within months they all started falling out. Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. Dont judge unless youve lived it. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. Im absolutely devastated.. this doesnt seem so fair :(. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Howd she do it? 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..? 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. 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. The constant agony. Theres a lawsuit being made for tooth decay,. In 2015, buprenorphine was approved as a film to be placed inside the cheek to treat pain. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. Theres a lot more at play than just taking care of your teeth. With that being said, when she had had enough of being add. Somebody needs to do something. Before starting these, I had perfect teeth! 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! For me and my body tried and true used for close to 50 years methadone worked just fine. 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! By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. 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". If you want to discontinue suboxone, work with your provider to slowly wean you. I had perfect teeth. 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. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. The benefits of buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks. Counsel patients about the potential for dental problems and the importance of taking extra steps after the medicine has completely dissolved, including to gently rinse their teeth and gums with water and then swallow. I have ZERO MEMORY of important dates! July 30, 2020 The FTC sued the makers of Suboxone, a prescription drug to treat opioid addiction, alleging they were preventing patients from choosing lower priced generic versions of the drug. I was on suboxone for several years. The FTC says that these companies violated antitrust laws by preventing patients from choosing lower-priced generic versions of the drug. 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. 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. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. 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. I have had to apply f. I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. This was of course, a lie. While the FDA indicates it believes the benefits of buprenorphine still outweigh the risks, the agency is requiring a new warning be added to the prescribing information and the patient Medication Guide for all buprenorphine-containing medicines dissolved in the mouth. I suggest you do 2 things: 1. Weve been on suboxone for a couple years now and both have started loosing teeth for no reason at all! Never smoked meth or crack. 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 am originally fro[Show More]I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. I am ashamed to smile or even kiss my girlfriend anymore. Medications affected by the warning include Zubsolv, manufactured by Orexo, and Suboclade manufactured by Indivior. There were ZERO articles linking the tooth decay(actually denying it). 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. Too bad insurance wont cover it and most people that run clinics are crooks. Thank you for your time. Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental checkups, Suboxone completely ruined my teeth after 12 years of being on it I currently have no back/cracked teeth & my oral surgeon has quoted me 20k to repair/replace Because my teeth are either missing or broken I also struggle with digestive issues from not being able to chew my food properly I suffer with pain every single day I had good teeth before being prescribed Suboxone (I have proof) I also cu, Suboxone completely ruined my teeth after 12 years of being on it I currently have no back/cracked teeth & my oral surgeon has quoted me 20k to repair/replace Because my teeth are either missing or broken I also struggle with digestive issues from not being able to chew my food properly I suffer with pain every single day I had good teeth before being prescribed Suboxone (I have proof) I also currently go to get my teeth deep cleaned now every 3 months just to save what teeth I have left bc I cant afford 20k to replace The pain is unbearable My self esteem has been destroyed Im on a fixed income which is a struggle just to pay for my teeth cleanings every 3 months I would have never taken Suboxone if I would have known abt the dental issues it causes for there are other options out there & unfortunately now its too late for me, I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone.