I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. 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. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. Ive had so many issues with my teeth and after 6 years on suboxone my teeth are breaking for no reason. It causes dry mouth which created the environment for weaker teeth and or decay. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. So anyone saying just brush your teeth bro needs to get out. I get it for all the oral forms. The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousa. I want to know what I need to do to get help with getting implants. I work remotely now, because I'm so embarrassed! I need help. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. Brushing your teeth has nothing to do with what the OP is asking about, reading the fine print has nothing to do with what the OP is asking, you know why? 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. Yes its benefits of helping me live a pain free life of sobriety is great- but so are the teeth in my mouth that Ive spent my entire life caring for. 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. This also has caused severe depression. Booked another appointment at a different place wait 6 months the oral surgeon had a baby and wont be in. Then I have to have some kind of surgery before I can even get dentures and that's not till August. I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. buprenorphine as the best drug to treat neonatal abstinence, NEC Similac Alimentum Lawsuit Alleges Abbott Failed To Disclose Risk of Severe Intestinal Disease for Newborns, CPSC Issues Baby Trend Stroller Warning After Death Linked to Detachable Canopy, Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Information and Updates, Lawyers to Meet with Hair Relaxer MDL Judge During Initial Status Conference March 2nd, Hair Relaxer Chemicals Caused Uterine Cancer, Lawsuit Alleges, Paraquat Sprayed on Family Farm Led to Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, Lawsuit Claims, Parkinson's Disease Cases Diagnosed Each Year Are 50% Higher Than Prior Estimates, With Increased Incidents in Certain Areas. I just want to be able to smile again. I have been on suboxone over the last several years and had more dental issues than one would ever want to have. 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. The worst part is that I don't have the money to get my teeth fixed! Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. From my experience its more like 3/4 have issues(so should say most). It's so unfair to so many people and they should be held accountable for valuing money over peoples lives! The cherry on top of all this is dealing with tooth pain every time another tooth breaks in half, 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. Lawyers are reviewing Cartiva lawsuits for individuals who experienced complications after receiving the toe implant. Ive spent more time. Benefits for use outweigh these risks and oral care can help. Next month I have to have a procedure costing $850 out of pocket. I was vibrant, outgoing, and happy person. 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 am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. 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..? 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 have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. The damage is usually catastrophic for most patients who need full mouth restoration or dentures. I believe suboxone was the reason my oral health declined. My teeth became extremely brittle and started breaking away. Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. I have never heard that suboxone causes tooth issues. Since I started this medication Ive had nothing but problems. 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. Started seeing my dentist regularly and ever since I quit the hard drugs my teeth have been fine. In the beginning, when my first few molars began crumbling, I was told its not related. I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. It landed me in the ER 3 times. Suboxone claimed it does t cause dental problems even though the medicine is taken sublingually and does cause dry mouth. The first broken tooth happened in 2020 which was over a year after suboxone was prescribed to me. Its very sad and dentist are very expensive who can afford this when it does your teeth this bad. I used opiates for a year before starting suboxone. A search of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database and the medical literature1,2 through December 31, 2018, identified 305 cases of dental adverse events reported with transmucosal buprenorphine use. Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a dentist appointment and when ive went i need a oral surgeon. I would appreciate help holding someone responsible for this. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant afford to get them fix. I'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will fix my teeth, but.. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. I have cavities on every single tooth, and another one broke just last w[Show More]I have been prescribed Suboxone for 4 years. 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. How do I join this lawsuit? This was of course, a lie. 6 months later i missed it and went to the wrong office. I stopped suboxone and went back to the methadone clinic bc in order to get the white Subutext pills (originals) u either had to be pregnant or nursing or have Hepatitis. Now I have over $10,000 in dental work including extractions, root canals, crowns, and fillings due to decay starting at my gum line. 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. I work remotely now, because I'm so embarrassed! Get real. I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! One by one, my teeth started falling out. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Provide additional contact information if you want an attorney to review your comments and contact you about a potential case. When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! I was spending $400 a month early on. this whole story is made of lies and deception. Exposure to the toxic herbicide Paraquat has been linked to a risk of Parkinson's disease. We didnt choose opioid addiction, and we trusted our doctors when we were told This drug is safe; referring to both the opioids as well as the Suboxone. To help FDA track safety issues with medicines, report adverse events involving transmucosal buprenorphine or other medicines to the FDA MedWatch program, using the information in the "Contact Us" box at the bottom of this page. I had to have all my teeth removed and get implant dentures at the age of 38 which cost me over $10,000. It's embarrassing and cost me over 12k in total Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. I am only 30 years old. I filled out the paperwork for the lawsuit. It was a very upsetting time since I could not find the culprit, thus I made sure to pay even more attention to my teeth and followed an excellent oral health regimenwithout success. Im online often and didnt see it once. 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. I was never warned about tooth loss. My mother has chronic back/neck pain secondary to genetics as well as old injuries. Idk why the dont make a sweetener free version like with liquid methadone doesnt take a genius to know that taking a drug that gives you dry mouth thats full of sweetener and citric acid under the tongue up to multiple times a day would cause tooth decay. I have been on This medication for 8 years. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. If I knew my teeth would be disintegrating out of my mouth. 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 had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. I have 3 left to go and they come out May 4th. I have had to apply for a grant in order to get them. Now I've had to have about $10,000 worth of work just in the last 2 years alone! She has been Suboxone free for 12+ years. Yes its benefits of helping me live a pain free life of sobriety is great- but so are the teeth in my mouth that Ive spent my entire life caring for. I sure how they come out with a lawsuit were we who are suffering can get our teeth fixed. I googled this phenomenon and it turns out Im not alone. I cant for the life of me understand why no one will take this case. These people need new teeth!! I'm down to soft food only, and even that is almost impossible anymore. Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. They inhibit saliva production causing dry mouth (especially while you are sleeping) which is horrible for teeth. We really are great parents , but the hypocrisy in teaching them the exact opposite of what we practice keeps us up at night. Been on Suboxone since 2007, 15 yrs Five or six years ago notice that my teeth were shrinking losing a little by little now I have a little Chiclets in the front of my mouth I have trouble with smiling I cover my teeth in my top lip and a smile now looking for a lawsuit to get my teeth fixed dont get me wrong its a box and save my life but back then I didnt know my teeth were gonna be destroye[Show More]Been on Suboxone since 2007, 15 yrs Five or six years ago notice that my teeth were shrinking losing a little by little now I have a little Chiclets in the front of my mouth I have trouble with smiling I cover my teeth in my top lip and a smile now looking for a lawsuit to get my teeth fixed dont get me wrong its a box and save my life but back then I didnt know my teeth were gonna be destroyed because of it please help, Legitimate Suboxone Rx since 2006. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. The opioid addiction treatment is given as a pill or tab that dissolves under the tongue or inside of the cheek. 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. The teeth were not fixable. God knows they can afford it!! She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. I cannot get used to that. Thanks a lot!!! I was never informed of any concerns that it may cause any dental problems, everyone should have been told about the risk before prescribing. Then fight to get. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. Im theeth are very bad. 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. Thanks Big Pharma, creating "pemanant customers" since the dawn of the 20th century. I had no cavities, perfect white teeth for the last 25 years. I need help because its not fair I was never told of these consequences of this med or any alternatives so it didnt happen. I have four teeth remaining on[Show More]My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. 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. 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. I was never told anything and that pisses me off. Although Im sure there are some hot shot lawyers I cant afford to save my life to find a way around it. To make matters worse, I want to salvage what few teeth I have left and return to opioid analgesics but because of the new egregiously draconian laws surrounding buprenorphine use, no pain management will let me return to milder alternatives because they think you're a drug seeker. I 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. 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. I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beau. Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. I was on drugs for many years, and my teeth only started rapidly decaying after trying to get better on Suboxone. I only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. The .gov means its official.Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. I was never informed of any concerns that it may cause any dental problems, everyone should have been told about the risk before prescribing. Doc changed me back to my old meds as of today. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. Thanks Big Pharma, creating "pemanant customers" since the dawn of the 20th century. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my 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. I had some dental issues before, but after starting on Belbuca my teeth began to rot out of my head no matter how much $ I spent trying to save my teeth. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. Before anyone blames previous drug use on the reason my teeth had issues that is not the case. These problems, some of which have been serious, have been reported even in patients with no history of dental issues. I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. It like leeches the calcium or something. This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. 2012 after being dependent on the pills the strips came out after just my first year 2013-2014 my first front tooth fell out. Looking to see if there is a suboxone class action for dental problems. I had dentures at the age 32. 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. In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. 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 was on methadone for years transferred to suboxone & its done more harm on my teeth than when i was using drugs. 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. The FTC is now reviewing claims from people who contacted the claims administrator after the original deadline and asked to be added to the waitlist. On top of being dependent on Suboxone, she lost her front tooth while on vacation in Florida. It can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. Next month I have to have a procedure costing $850 out of pocket. It's so unfair to so many people and they should be held accountable for valuing money over peoples lives! Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. Ive spent a too much time hiding my teeth in shame and Im going to hold someone responsible. 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. Millions of recalled Philips DreamStation, CPAP, BiPAP and ventilator machines may release toxic foam particles and chemicals into the air pathway. Now it's too late I will be in dentures soon hopefully and hopefully will find the confidence that I once had. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. [Show More]Listen NONE of us were warned. I cant for the life of me understand why no one will take this case. Never smoked meth or crack. My name is Crystal fox. Ive had to get therapy for depression and crippling social anxiety. I wait 6 months and the oral surgeon isnt there. Little did we know Suboxone wasnt going to be the magic pill we all thought it would be. I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. I hope a class action comes out of the thousands of people in the same situation as myself. class Action Lawsuit going so maybe we can get the money due to us to fix our destroyed teeth. I still have more work due. Buprenorphine was first approved in 2002, as a tablet to be taken under the tongue to treat opioid addiction. 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 work remotely now, because I'm so embarrassed! So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. All Rights Reserved. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Prior to starting suboxone I never even had cavities. Buprenorphine was approved in 2002 as a tablet to be administered under the tongue to treat OUD. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. 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 been on suboxone since 2014. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! 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. Of course unless you can show that the ingredients they use are instantly harmful to teeth, then maybe you got a case. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. Now I'm having to live with the tooth pain and suffering from suboxone and I can't afford to be able to pay 10,000 dollars or more to fix the issue. I even tried mitigating the problem with prescription dry mouth gel once I realized what was happening, no help. Since 2012. 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..? After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. I quit cold turkey once I heard about the issue. Someone owes me they didn't warn me of this ! My mother has chronic back/neck pain secondary to genetics as well as old injuries. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. They would break off to the gums one by one. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! I had dentures at the age 32. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. For More Info The dentist is literally the scariest place for me to go to. 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. 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. When combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies, this comprehensive approach is often the most effective way for treating OUD. I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. I can bearly even eat anymore, I stay in pain, I'm pretty sure it going to be what kills me and I don't have the money nor resources to do anything about them. Well since taking suboxone my weight is a lunch higher #, I have no good teeth and very few that can actually do something, my children miss out on a lot and I am embarrassed to go anywhere. Yet the Drug Enforcement Administration often makes it hard for pharmacies to. Never smoked meth or crack. I've had painful infections and several root canals. Your dentist can customize a tooth decay prevention plan for you. If you are wondering what to do, start bu calling the FDA and reporting it to a real person. I had no cavities, perfect white teeth for the last 25 years. These companies, including the FDA care nothing about us. 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. I am now 30 years old and I began taking suboxone 7 or 8 years ago with good dental health. These only include cases reported to FDA* or published in the medical literature,1,2 so there may be additional cases about which we are unaware. My husband is a disabled veteran and I take care of him so I don't have benefits. I was on drugs for many years, and my teeth only started rapidly decaying after trying to get better on Suboxone. What now??? I refused to take anymore. I needed it for 2 weeks. I have permanent infection in my jaw/gums that just won't go away even after finishing antib[Show More]I've been on suboxone since 2012 and my teeth are complete shit now. To this day articles from the fda etc say some. That was years ago. I am barely 50 years old and have to wear a complete upper denture. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! In terms of what drugs cause tooth decay, Suboxone is not a regular offender. Total restoration! If you have a class action lawsuit going, I volunteer as your star witness. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. Now I'm having to live with the tooth pain and suffering from suboxone and I can't afford to be able to pay 10,000 dollars or more to fix the issue.