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. When we all know they were well aware of the dental problems it would cause. Never smoked meth or crack. I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. They actually said to leave it under your tongue as long as possible. In 2018 I had to spend over 30,000$ for dental implants because I was not a candidate for regular dentures. Been on suboxone for 5 years teeth were in good shape and now I barley have any healthy teeth left. It destroyed my teeth! I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decaying. 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! Never heard of the meds being a cause until I googled it. I feel like I'm wearing those vampire teeth we used to play with as kids. Your dentist can customize a tooth decay prevention plan for you. I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. Suboxone is sold in dosages of 30 pills or a supply of two days, depending on the type of sublingual film (the small plastic film is thin, square shaped, and unobtrusive). We are always encouraging our 4 teenage daughters to be confident in who they are, and to not let other peoples judgment or opinions of them alter their path or steal their confidence. 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. We work to advance government policies that protect consumers and promote competition. Always pain and Infection. 2. 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. Suboxone Settlement | Federal Trade Commission Press J to jump to the feed. I have Medi[Show More]I've been in Suboxone since 2012. Ive had test run because he thought I had deeper issues like immune problems. 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! God knows they can afford it!! I have never had a Dr warn me about any dental issues when prescribed Suboxone. 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. A new mouth you say? Lawyers are reviewing Cartiva lawsuits for individuals who experienced complications after receiving the toe implant. I was vibrant, outgoing, and happy person. Consecutively for the last 5 years. Suddenly stopping these medicines could cause you to become sick with withdrawal symptoms because your body has become used to the buprenorphine medicine, or to relapse to opioid misuse that could result in overdose and death. I've had painful infections and several root canals. She will never get back the smiles lost and the opportunities she missed out on secondary to watching her mouth fall apart. To get a brand spanking new set of teeth will set her and my father back thousands and thousands. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. How do we fight back or join law suit? Completely removed ALL adrenaline in my body along with sex drive!! I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to get in the door to get started. For patients taking buprenorphine drugs affected by the warning, the FDA recommends continuing to take the medication as prescribed and not stopping the medication until you speak to your doctor first. We hope to provide accurate, evidence-based information about Suboxone, resources for those interested in starting Suboxone, and support for those currently taking Suboxone. Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. 31 reviews. I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. Everyone should have all their dental procedures paid for including Implants because this medication is the SOLE reason my teeth are destroyed!!! 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 have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication causes this and of course the only answer I get is not that I'm aware of. Common side effects of buprenorphine include headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain, increased sweating, and insomnia. I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beautiful smile and now it's disgusting. She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. 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. I was never told anything and that pisses me off. The packaging has no warning of losing teeth. 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 still have my bottom teeth. I have four lower teeth left but within a few month after I received a deep cleaning, my remaining teeth are now in such bad shape as well that my dentists is not sure if they can be saved or strong enough to hold a partial. Suboxone has taken away so many things from my mother, but it also has taken away so much from our family. It like leeches the calcium or something. The dentist is literally the scariest place for me to go to. My doctor told me she has multiple patients with similar issues. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal government site. Before starting these, I had perfect teeth! I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. Patients using buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth should take extra steps to help lessen the risk of serious dental problems. The Drug comp should absolutely and unquestionably start to take responsibility and offer quality dental treatment options to the patients affected by Suboxone and Dental Nightmares. Patients should tell the dentist about all medicines they take, including buprenorphine. Someone else's job to do the right thing for God sakes. Very frustrating and horrible for the self-esteem. Lol This can happen with anyone though. Before anyone blames previous drug use on the reason my teeth had issues that is not the case. I should not have to walk around toothless. 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 Medi Cal for my dental insurance and they've denied most of my procedures. Buprenorphine was approved in 2002 as a tablet to be administered under the tongue to treat OUD. My confidence is gone. Can someone let me know of any nationwide lawsuits I may be able to research? Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. 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. 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. I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. There's a new suboxone class-action lawsuit filed against Reckitt Benckiser & Indivior. I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. My top teeth were implants from a wreck I had as a teenager. Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a den. 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. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. 2012 after being dependent on the pills the strips came out after just my first year 2013-2014 my first front tooth fell out. Ive had so many issues with my teeth and after 6 years on suboxone my teeth are breaking for no reason. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant afford to get them fix. 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. For me and my body tried and true used for close to 50 years methadone worked just fine. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. My heart breaks as she can only eat certain foods and has to stay away from others. They are available as single-ingredient products and also in combination with naloxone. 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 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! Thanks a lot!!! Buprenorphine works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. 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. My mother didnt ask for any of this. The most common treatment for the dental adverse events was tooth extraction/removal. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. The agency recommends patients take a large sip of water,. Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. I cannot stop it because the withdrawal is excruciating. The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. I was quoted about 10k to fix it all. She now. Estimated Amount: Varies I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. I have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? My mouth is in so much pain all the time. One by one, my teeth started falling out. In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. 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. 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. Wow. Genetics, and the drug suboxone have a major part in your dental health. My prescribing doctor just told my about the potential of losing teeth as a result of using Subutex in February 2022. I am in need of dentures, now. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. Very quickly did we learn that it was a lie. What now??? Suzuki J, Park EM. I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. 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. Now, when the hell is someone gonna give a crap enough to move forward with representation for us? What is buprenorphine and how can it help me? While they may seem unrelated, these habits can make your mouth susceptible to periodontitis and tooth loss. I have four teeth remaining on my lowers, and they are also beyond repair. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! Do not suddenly stop taking your buprenorphine medicine without first talking to your health care professional as it could lead to serious consequences, including relapse to opioid misuse or abuse that could result in overdose and death. In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. The best of luck to you. Now I hate leaving my house because I am soooo embarrassed it literally makes me cry. I would appreciate help holding someone responsible for this. You may have a products liability case for the suboxone if it can be shown that there is causation with respect to your tooth decay. I'm so ashamed and in constant pain, I desperately need help and I have no idea where to turn!!! The worst part is that I don't have the money to get my teeth fixed! I have no bottom teeth. Belbuca, Suboxone and Zubsolv Are Associated With Dental Problems I am only 30 years old. Get real. We both started taking subutex at the same time and now,years later, we are both about to get dentures. Hopefully somehow these Pharma companys can help us cover the dental costs in the future! The ones that are there are broken and decayed. At bo point was I EVER warned that this medication would destroy not only my smile but my pride, self worth, mental health, marriage the list goes on and on. I 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. This is due to the acidity in Suboxone and the instructions for taking the medication. On Suboxone, in EXCRUCIATING PAIN, Dentist doesn't know what suboxone is. I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. Even the doctors claim it doesn't but dentists can see how it would and more and more people are having this problem after being on the medication for long periods of time. Suboxone Problems - The Class Action News I have been taking Zubsolve for almost 3 years now and my teeth are just rotting away ! Memo from Chair Lina M. Khan to commission staff and commissioners regarding the vision and priorities for the FTC. I want to get off this medicine before I loose any more!! I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. On Suboxone, in EXCRUCIATING PAIN, Dentist doesn't know what - MedHelp Screen patients for oral disease and ask about their oral health history prior to beginning therapy with a transmucosal buprenorphine medicine. Very quickly did we learn that it was a lie. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. Dentist said its not due to dental hygiene - my gums are great. Lawyers reject these cases, saying they are "unwinnable" So where do we turn? 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. My teeth began to deteriorate while on subs too. Big pharma needs to be held accountable for this. In May 2021, the FTC sent payments totaling more than $59 million to people who filed a valid claim. (760) 891-5767. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. I only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. This was of course, a lie. BMC Oral Health 2020;20:44. Ive spent a too much time hiding my teeth in shame and Im going to hold someone responsible. The dental problems, including tooth decay, cavities, oral infections, and loss of teeth, can be serious and have been reported even in patients with no history of dental issues. I've been on suboxone since 2012 and my teeth are complete shit now. Very frustrating and horrible for the self-esteem. Hopefully somehow these Pharma companys can help us cover the dental costs in the future! 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. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. 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 never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. Im so heartbroken. And I had no prior dental problems before 2013 besides brac[Show More]My name is Crystal fox. How embarrassing for me anyway. Hopefully somehow[Show More]Been on buprenorphine since 2010. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. Thought it was due to my age but now I know it was due to subx. Although Im sure there are some hot shot lawyers I cant afford to save my life to find a way around it. You think you would told about side effects of this magnitude. 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. 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. Yazdanian M, Armoon B, Noroozi A, Mohammadi R, Bayat AH, Ahounbar E, et al. Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. I have been on This medication for 8 years. Thanks Big Pharma, creating "pemanant customers" since the dawn of the 20th century. By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. Same for weight. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. I have photos of my smile before starting Buprenorphine and current photos.. disgusting! However, the benefits of buprenorphine medicines for OUD and pain management clearly outweigh the risks. If you are wondering what to do, start bu calling the FDA and reporting it to a real person. That was years ago. Many patients experienced significant dental decay and required $50,000 in restorative work. Educate patients on strategies to maintain or improve oral health while being treated with transmucosal buprenorphine medicines. 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. Ive spent more time[Show More]I have been on suboxone since 2016, Im in the process of being tapered off of it. Has to have teeth numbing otc meds for the pain. When combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies, this comprehensive. Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. You signed something somewhere agreeing to treatment. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. 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. I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". 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 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. Soboxone saved my life when I started it in 2014 and have been on it off and on for years now. It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they are more exposed to the Suboxone as it dissolves. 0, 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've been on suboxone since 2012 and my teeth are complete shit now. 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. They should be held accountable. I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. Im afraid to eat half the time because I am scared my teeth will break or fall out because of how they feel. Something HAS TO BE DONE!! I have always taken care of my teeth and now I cant afford to replace these. 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. 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. Suboxone Class Action??? $2K dental bill!! - steadyhealth.com Refer patients to find opioid treatment centers by visiting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I have spent 30k trying to save them! I was never informed of any concerns that it may cause any dental problems, everyone should have been told about the risk before prescribing. I get it for all the oral forms. The average age of the patients in this case series was 41.8 years (range 18-71), and the median time to diagnosis was 24.25 months (range 0.5-182). Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. Flash back to 2013-2014. I has perfect teeth! I cannot stop it because the withdrawal is excruciating. Countless hours of pain and suffering, I have been taking suboxone for along time. Find out if you may be eligible for a hearing loss settlement. She went from being addicted to OxyContin to being dependent on Suboxone. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. 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. Suboxone is a medication used to treat opioid addiction, according to Drugs.com. I had dentures at the age 32. I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. The teeth were not fixable. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. 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. Suboxone gave me part of my life back, but took my smile!! This is criminal. With all of that being said. All Rights Reserved. I still have more work due. I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. The makers of the opioid addiction treatment Suboxone have agreed to pay $300 million to settle allegations raised by several states, claiming Indivior falsely advertised the drug as safer and. I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. Suboxone has taken away so many things from my mother, but it also has taken away so much from our family. 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. Get real. These people need new teeth!! I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. I took good care of my teeth even while I was using. With all of that being said. So hang in there. You think you would told about side effects of this magnitude. Now my teeth are destroyed. Many cases reported a combination of dental decay, tooth loss, and tooth fractures in numerous teeth. I have cavities on every single tooth, and another one broke just last w[Show More]I have been prescribed Suboxone for 4 years. I'm now 37 years old, and dang near need a full set of dentures because of Suboxone. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. 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..? Literally. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant af[Show More]I have been on This medication for 8 years. 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. Suboxone maker Reckitt Benckiser Group (RB Group) will pay the U.S. government a record $1.4 billion to end criminal and civil probes into the marketing of its addiction treatment medication, making it the largest settlement related to the opioid crisis in U.S. history, authorities said on Thursday. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. He has 5 teeth remaining on the bottom. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant af. First Name * Last Name Email * Case Description FREE Confidential Case Review The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. Something HAS TO BE DONE!! Well imagine my surprise when I find out that this crisis of mine is actually a nationwide epidemic. I need help. Wait at least 1 hour before brushing your teeth. Suboxone has been known to cause issues with tooth decay. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. I believe suboxone was the reason my oral health declined. I wish they would have told me about this when I first started the medicine 6 years ago and before it destroyed almost every Toth in my mouth. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out.