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. I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. Nobody told here it would rot her teeth . I had to have all my teeth removed and get implant dentures at the age of 38 which cost me over $10,000. I was quoted about 10k to fix it all. Get real. Why was this never warned to me before? I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. I quit cold turkey once I heard about the issue. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. Both my husband and I have had to leave our professional careers because of our Oral appearance. Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. Buprenorphine medicines are an important tool to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. Im determined to take back our dignity, and show our daughters how to advocate for themselves, fight for whats right, and expose what is wrong!! This was of course, a lie. My teeth r just shattering when I eat anything these days and I can't afford dental work unless I get my decayed teeth pulled forever because I make to little money at my job. 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 never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Now I have over $10,000 in dental work including extractions, root canals, crowns, and fillings due to decay starting at my gum line. Thanks a lot!!! The constant agony. I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. The site is secure. Never smoked meth or crack. Anyone knows how long it will take? I have been on suboxone for 4 years, i didn't have dental problems until I started, iam only 39 yrs old, now everyone of mine has tooth decay or broken and missing and it is so hard to be able to afford getting them fixed. We both started taking subutex at the same time and now,years later, we are both about to get dentures. I am 32 years old and need FULL set of dentures. Both of us have lost almost all of our teeth completely. By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. 6 months later i missed it and went to the wrong office. Someone should be responsible for the damage, bc we can not afford to fix our teeth properly. Notify both your health care professional and your dentist immediately if you experience any problems with your teeth or gums. i took Suboxone back in 2012 and I am experiencing major dental problems. After the medicine is completely dissolved, take a large sip of water, swish it gently around your teeth and gums, and swallow. I took 1 1/2 doses of buprenorphine in 2020 when my body was attacked by COVID. ANNNNNNND theres also loads that just want to scapegoat suboxone while not brusha brusha brushing like they are supposed to. I googled this phenomenon and it turns out Im not alone. Suboxone and methadone both royally destroy your teeth. 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. Everyone should have all their dental procedures paid for including Implants because this medication is the SOLE reason my teeth are destroyed!!! 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 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". Literally. Leukemia, lymphoma and other cancer may be caused by benzene in Neutrogena, Aveeno, Coppertone and other sunscreens. I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. All of my teeth are broken since I've started using Suboxone. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! Ive had test run because he thought I had deeper issues like immune problems. They actually said to leave it under your tongue as long as possible. Its ruined my life and body. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousands of dollars. I am 37 and have been embarrassed for 4 years! Now I've had to have about $10,000 worth of work just in the last 2 years alone! The agency recommends patients take a large sip of water,. But after hearing this maybe there is something else going on. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. My husband is a disabled vetera. Ive spent a too much time hiding my teeth in shame and Im going to hold someone responsible. This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. I have no bottom teeth. 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! Otherwise, the judge will just say its up to you to take care of your teeth after you put stuff in your mouth probably, I dunno Theres something to thisprobably in 20 years from now theyll admit to it. I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! With that being said, when she had had enough of being add[Show More]My mother has chronic back/neck pain secondary to genetics as well as old injuries. I need help. My teeth are a mess. My name is Crystal fox. 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 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. Estimated Amount: Varies Now I've had to have about $10,000 worth of work just in the last 2 years alone! All Rights Reserved. The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. I should not have to walk around toothless. I want my smile instead of avoid or covering my mouth. With all of that being said. We hope to provide accurate, evidence-based information about Suboxone, resources for those interested in starting Suboxone, and support for those currently taking Suboxone. The relationship between suboxone and tooth loss is well-documented, and it probably due to the drying effect of the buporphedrine component of suboxone. The constant agony. Both my husband and I have had to leave our professional careers because of our Oral appearance. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. Medications containing buprenorphine designed to dissolve in the mouth can lead to dental problems, according to a drug safety communication issued by the FDA on January 12. 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. Listen NONE of us were warned. Am J Addict 2012;21:494-5. My teeth are basically gone and I used to have a pretty smile. Within months they all started falling out. Other cases reported requiring root canals, dental surgery, and other procedures such as crowns and implants. By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. There needs to be a class action lawsuit. My dentist didnt say anything about the medication being to blame but that its mostly genetics and having children can mess with your teeth. 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. When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! Educate patients on strategies to maintain or improve oral health while being treated with transmucosal buprenorphine medicines. 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. Go read the fine print. Between these drug companies first failing to tell people how addictive opiates were, to then prescribing these as an alternative and failing to disclose the effects on your teeththey have ruined so many lives!! JenniferArdis. My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. Ive had test run because he thought I had deeper issues like immune problems. I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. 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. Its ruined my life and body. I have been on This medication for 8 years. My mouth is in so much pain all the t. I had no cavities, perfect white teeth for the last 25 years. I'm finally free of this drug that literally destroyed my body. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. I feel everyone here's pain. People should have been warned of this side effect as I would have tried another medication. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. No need to fund a study brother, somebody already did. Hopefully somehow. I have had 6 teeth removed. I'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will. Can anyone help point me in the direction to be included in this lawsuit? The first broken tooth happened in 2020 which was over a year after suboxone was prescribed to me. That is probably a lot of us, including me. I regret it so much. No withdrawals! I've been in Suboxone since 2012. My mother didnt ask for any of this. I was on drugs for almost 10 years and never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking suboxen now all my teeth are rotting breaking apart and I can't afford to fix them.the pain is unbearable sometimes. The makers of this drug should be held accountable for this harm. Including teeth. Buprenorphine is often considered to be a safer opioid addiction treatment medication than methadone. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. Flash forward to 2020 and although my dental hygiene isnt the most stellar, Im going to need thousands in dental work. I was never told anything and that pisses me off. 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. Why is sublocade included? 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, when they were in active addiction. Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. There needs to be a class action lawsuit over this How much money have the pharmaceutical companies made on this drug? This had been the worst time of my life! Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. Since I started this medication Ive had nothing but problems. I believed this would be a start of a better life. I still would not know about these major side effects had I not accidentally read a study from 2022 about it a few hours ago. I now am missing 7 or 8 teeth and almost all of the rest of my teeth have crowns on them. Was on perks for 2 years and my teeth where PERFECT. I never had dental issues until the last few years. I just want to be able to smile again. Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a dentist appointment and when ive went i need a oral surgeon. 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 don't leave my house, I'm cautious when talking or smiling because I don't want anyone to see my rotting teeth. The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousa. Buprenorphine is an opioid and works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. Well imagine my surprise when I find out that this crisis of mine is actually a nationwide epidemic. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. Please please tell your story so we can gain recognition and are able to hold the makers of Suboxone responsible for their lack of transparency about its awful side effects. 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 was never told that subutex would ruin my teeth but it's clear now. They should be held accountable. 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. 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. 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 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. My top teeth were implants from a wreck I had as a teenager. I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. I couldnt even imagine the # of people who would sign up. Because they never included tooth decay in their disclaimers. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. 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. I began taking Suboxone to simply stop taking 3-4 loratabs a day to combat anxiety for about a year. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. On Buprenorphine for almost 3 years. Ive had to have 5 teeth removed and I have a partial that comes in and out. Lol This can happen with anyone though. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started 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. 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'm SOOOOOO embarrassed now that I can't smile without feeling so self conscious about my teeth that I have to cover my mouth! This was of course, a lie. My daughter has beens taking suboxone for years. Ive spent more time at the dentist since I began suboxone than I have my entire life. Someone should be responsible for the damage, bc we can not afford to fix our teeth properly. For More Info These people need new teeth!! Buprenorphine isn't a full opioid, so it does not cause euphoria or a "high" feeling. I would have gone a different route if I would have been told that this medication would[Show More]I had perfect teeth. Its not just our teeth thats missing, ..its our lives. Ive spent more time at the dentist since I began suboxone than I have my entire life. The first broken tooth happened in 2020 which was over a year after suboxone was prescribed to me. It landed me in the ER 3 times. This is amazing yet when I started reaching out to doctor about the potential risks of tooth decay (as i had started experiencing rapid tooth decay and loss of teeth) I was told time and time again that suboxone doesnt do this. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! The worst part is that I don't have the money to get my teeth fixed! I am in need of dentures, now. I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. They should be held responsible for many people for not warning patients of the dental risk. 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 have been on suboxone since 2016, Im in the process of being tapered off of it. One by one, my teeth started falling out. Switched to Subzolv bc of the nodding a[Show More]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. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. I still have more work due. The medication helped save my life b[Show More]I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. 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. My dental problems got so bad after starting subutex, and someone should be held responsible. I am going to check into filing a lawsuit, if not, a class action lawsuit against the makers of Buprenorphine! I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. My teeth now r either gone or black! The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. When combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies, this comprehensive MAT approach is often the most effective way for treating OUD, and can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. I cannot stop it because the withdrawal is excruciating. 2. I had perfect teeth. Howd she do it? I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. The .gov means its official. Had all my top teeth pulled year ago. 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 have had to apply for a grant in order to get them. Im thinking my teeth are heading in the same direction. 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. There are thousands and thousands of people who are in the exact same position as you, and have been able to exclude every other possible BESIDES suboxone to being the culprit for this tooth decay issue. Patients using the medication to treat opioid use disorder can take extra steps to reduce the risk of dental problems, the FDA indicates. 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 important to me, my teeth. 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. They are available as single-ingredient products and also in combination with naloxone. Im online often and didnt see it once. I used opiates for a year before starting suboxone. They inhibit saliva production causing dry mouth (especially while you are sleeping) which is horrible for teeth. I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. I was NEVER EVER told this could happen, etc or I would have never agreed to this medication. After the medication has fully dissolved in the oral mucosa, patients should gently rinse their teeth and gums with water and then swallow. So i need help cause my insurance is medicade and work at a grocery store with 5 kids to work for. Users with no history of dental issues have reported experiencing tooth decay, cavities, oral infections and loss of teeth, the agency warns. End the stigma. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. If you are wondering what to do, start bu calling the FDA and reporting it to a real person. Its ruined my self esteem and everything. 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 have been on suboxone since 2014. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. I believed this would be a start of a better life. I have lost a lot of weight because it is too painful to eat because of the decay and teeth broken off into pieces in my gums! I have no bottom teeth. I had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. 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. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3907320/, Sublingual Buprenorphine and Dental Problems: A Case Series, My teeth were horrible from meth and heroin use prior to subs. Now I hate leaving my house because I am soooo embarrassed it literally makes me cry. 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. Suboxone weakens the bones around your teeth so they fall out. I have spent 30k trying to save them! Dental caries and periodontal disease among people who use drugs: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 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. It like leeches the calcium or something. I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. my husband has six teeth remaining on the top, all of which are broken, decayed, or infected. Has to have teeth numbing otc meds for the pain. 8-year Top Contributor. In 2015, buprenorphine was approved as a film to be placed inside the cheek to treat pain. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. 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. 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. Rant over. The benefits of buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks. 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. There needs to be a class action lawsuit over this How much money have the pharmaceutical companies made on this drug? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. 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 have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. I am 45 years old and due to the Suboxone strips I've been taking, I recently just had to have all my teeth pulled and get dentures. 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. 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. As a result, buprenorphine can help prevent opioid withdrawal symptoms, as well as decrease intense cravings for opiates like heroin or painkillers. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant afford to get them fix. She was never informed there have been reports. Ive[Show More]Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. I am 32 years old and need FULL set of dentures. It landed me in the ER 3 times. I can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. 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. Same I started out with the tablets in 2010 and a year later I had rotten teeth.