I decided I wanted to stop around 2010 and looked for a doctor. All medicines have side effects even when used correctly as prescribed, but in general the benefits of taking a medicine outweigh the risks. I've been in Suboxone since 2012. I have Medi[Show More]I've been in Suboxone since 2012. 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". I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. My mother took belbuca for 10 months and now has had to have numerous teeth pulled and replaced by implants, in addition to gum infections, and oral including tongue infections. The .gov means its official. Too bad insurance wont cover it and most people that run clinics are crooks. 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. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. 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. There were ZERO articles linking the tooth decay(actually denying it). At proper doses, buprenorphine also decreases the pleasurable effects of other opioids, making misuse of them less appealing. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. I went from never having to go to the dentist anymore than the normal check ups, and now Im everything single month and it still doesnt help or change anything. I cannot stop it because the withdrawal is excruciating. 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. Well imagine my surprise when I find out that this crisis of mine is actually a nationwide epidemic. Military service members between 2003 and 2015 may be eligible for a 3M earplug lawsuit payout over hearing damage or tinnitus. Buprenorphine isn't a full opioid, so it does not cause euphoria or a "high" feeling. They want to make that !!!! 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. 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. 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. Literally. Looking for legal documents or records? After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. I been off suboxone for a 17months with no teeth left no sex drive and problems with focusing or memory problems! Someone needs to be held accountable in this because my dentist bills itself have cost me so much. 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. She will never get back the smiles lost and the opportunities she missed out on secondary to watching her mouth fall apart. I need help. 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. Ive had to have 5 teeth removed and I have a partial that comes in and out. I look forward to hearing back from you, thanks for your time. I am so depressed about my teeth. 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. Then after getting on Sub, at my next dental appt 6 months later I had more than 15 cavities and a ton of tooth decay. My dental problems have impacted my facial structure, my mental health, and overall quality of life more than I could've ever guessed. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. Same I started in 2012 and I had perfect teeth before never any problems. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. 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. Report a Serious Problem to MedWatch Can someone let me know of any nationwide lawsuits I may be able to research? I have always taken care of my teeth and now I cant afford to replace these. Something HAS TO BE DONE!! No need to fund a study brother, somebody already did. I was never told anything and that pisses me off. I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! 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. 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. I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. 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! Lina M. Khan was sworn in as Chair of the Federal Trade Commission on June 15, 2021. 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. 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. Im a single mom to a child with autism on a fixed income so to say it has been hard is an understatement. Very quickly did we learn that it was a lie. In terms of what drugs cause tooth decay, Suboxone is not a regular offender. My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. 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. I will get a lawsuit going one way or another. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. I literally had near perfect tee. 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. Other cases reported requiring root canals, dental surgery, and other procedures such as crowns and implants. 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. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. Complete and submit the report Online.Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178. 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 just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. I had dentures at the age 32. I brush, floss, and use mouth wash, still cavities and decay. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to ge[Show More]I have been on suboxone since 2014. The packaging has no warning of losing teeth. I cannot get used to that. I'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will fix my teeth, but.. This also has caused severe depression. I am in need of dentures, now. While they may seem unrelated, these habits can make your mouth susceptible to periodontitis and tooth loss. I'm so ashamed and in constant pain, I desperately need help and I have no idea where to turn!!! I'm down to soft food only, and eve. Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. When we all know they were well aware of the dental problems it would cause. My heart breaks as she can only eat certain foods and has to stay away from others. 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. 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. This will require expert testimony from one or more dentist and other medical professionals familiar with the effects of the drug. My confidence is gone. 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 have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. Genetics play a big role, certain medical conditions. Hopefully somehow these Pharma companys can help us cover the dental costs in the future! This was of course, a lie. However, it has WRECKED my teeth. Ive spent more time at the dentist since I began suboxone than I have my entire life. I have been on belbuca for 2 years. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. 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'm still on the medication IDK what to do. I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. When combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies, this comprehensive approach is often one of the most effective ways of treating OUD. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. 3 months ago they finally warned us in group and i said i knew it,i knew my teeth were rapidly messing up. My mouth is in so much pain all the time. A lawsuit against hair relaxer manufacturers claims a Michigan woman developed uterine cancer and endometrial cancer due to exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals used in hair straightener formulas. 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. On Buprenorphine for almost 3 years. It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they a[Show More]I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. So much I had even told my husband that I didn't understand why 4 yrs after addiction my teeth were going to sh!t but not during addiction and that I must finally be paying for all that I had done before.Over the past several months I have been going through the process of getting all my teeth removed. I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. I would appreciate help holding someone responsible for this. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. 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. This comprehensive MAT approach is often one of the most effective ways to treat OUD, and can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. I had to have all my teeth removed and get implant dentures at the age of 38 which cost me over $10,000. How do we fight back or join law suit? If you are starting this medicine, tell your health care professional if you have any tooth problems, including a history of cavities. I would appreciate your help. I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. Get real. I was never warned about tooth loss. 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". Once they found the source of the issue my body had physically become dependant and the withdrawals were pure hell but I never moved to street or IV drugs so no that isn't the reason my teeth started breaking off. I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. 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! I was never told or notified that this could be a potential side effect or issue. If you read the actual court documents it's pretty sickening to find out the extreme extent these companies went through in order to funnel the $1 billion suboxone market-share back into their pockets. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. The site is secure. What is buprenorphine and how can it help me? At the very least Big Pharma should be paying for all of our dental care. Countless hours of pain and suffering, I have been taking suboxone for along time. I have 3 left to go and they come out May 4th. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. If you are wondering what to do, start bu calling the FDA and reporting it to a real person. I used to have such a pretty smile and I'm so insecure about it now yet I'm terrified to get them all pulled. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. Someone else's job to do the right thing for God sakes. I have been on and off of suboxone for over 10 years. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". 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). I think suboxone makers should pay me back for all my dental treatment plus years of suffering! Never was given any kind of warning this would happen yet if we had known we could have taken educated steps to prevent it. By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. Thought it was due to my age but now I know it was due to subx. Buprenorphine works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. I never had dental issues until the last few years. I have photos of my smile before starting Buprenorphine and current photos.. disgusting! Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. Im afraid by the time im 35 its gonna be horrible. 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. Suddenly stopping the treatment could lead to serious consequences, including withdrawal symptoms or opioid relapse, which can result in an overdose and death. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decaying. We both started taking subutex at the same time and now,years later, we are both about to get dentures. A dentist even askes me once had I ever had braces, that's how perfect my teeth were!! My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. I dont mean to sound defensive but being called a crackhead and junkie over your teeth sucks and is demoralizing and has changed me from the happy confident woman I used to be to a shell of the woman I once was. My confidence is gone. Smoking and chewing tobacco are two of the most common causes. 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