After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. The packa[Show More]I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. Anyone knows how long it will take? Buprenorphine is an opioid and works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. Both my husband and I have had to leave our professional careers because of our Oral appearance. Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. 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. Likely [Show More]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. Then fight to get. I still have more work due. I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. I still have my bottom teeth. To help FDA track safety issues with medicines, we urge patients and health care professionals to report side effects involving buprenorphine or other medicines to the FDA MedWatch program, using the information in the Contact FDA box at the bottom of the page. Your teeth are one of the most important things you have and if something is going to destroy them I think we have or had the right to know, 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. Shes. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. My husband is a disabled vetera[Show More]I filled out the paperwork for the lawsuit. In 2019 and 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached settlements with the companies responsible for Suboxone, a prescription drug used to treat opioid addiction. Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. If I knew my teeth would be disintegrating out of my mouth. Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. These dental issues caused by this med have only recently been published, well after patients have lost their teeth. I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. I was never told or notified that this could be a potential side effect or issue. I have had to apply for a grant in order to get them. I hope a class action comes out of the thousands of people in the same situation as myself. Patients using the medication to treat opioid use disorder can take extra steps to reduce the risk of dental problems, the FDA indicates. I have been on and off of suboxone for over 10 years. 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 have Medi[Show More]I've been in Suboxone since 2012. I'm now 37 years old, and dang near need a full set of dentures because of Suboxone. 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. My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. I've been taken suboxone for more then 10 years and I've had so many dental issues. I had dentures at the age 32. 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. 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 unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. I wouldve never of gotten on Suboxone. Website. Millions of recalled Philips DreamStation, CPAP, BiPAP and ventilator machines may release toxic foam particles and chemicals into the air pathway. Smoking and chewing tobacco are two of the most common causes. Over this time my teeth have rapidly declined. I've had painful infections and several root canals. 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. Im already having issues eating & Im currently in the middle of switching to the once a month shot instead of sublingual & from the shot I plan to get off in a few months all together. Please help. I don't leave my house, I'm cautious when talking or smiling because I don't want anyone to see my rotting teeth. But I need to get my life going so I need to have an acceptable to society smile in order to achieve a job to survive. I'm 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. It saved my life. The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. In particular, the comprehensive MAT approach of buprenorphine combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies is often one of the most effective ways to treat OUD, and can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. She now. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! 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 have four teeth remaining on. I have been taking Zubsolve for almost 3 years now and my teeth are just rotting away ! But after hearing this maybe there is something else going on. I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. 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. So i need help cause my insurance is medicade and work at a grocery store with 5 kids to work for. 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. In my 20s-30s not normal. Four members of my family have been on subutex for about 6 years some . I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. Toothache here and there and I hate 2 root canals didnt think anything of it. She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. Ive spent more time[Show More]I have been on suboxone since 2016, Im in the process of being tapered off of it. My first tooth broke while I was eating a hamburger!! Not once did the doc tell me it cause tooth Loss now my mouth hurts and all my teeth are falling out! The damage is usually catastrophic for most patients who need full mouth restoration or dentures. Since I started this medication Ive had nothing but problems. So hang in there. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. I was spending $400 a month early on. 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. This was of course, a lie. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for 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. Can someone let me know of any nationwide lawsuits I may be able to research? My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! On top of being dependent on Suboxone, she lost her front tooth while on vacation in Florida. We both started taking subutex at the same time and now,years later, we are both about to get dentures. I too have been on Suboxone sublingual tablets and films since 2008 and I only had 2 fillings and one crown before starting the medication. July 30, 2020 The FTC sued the makers of Suboxone, a prescription drug to treat opioid addiction, alleging they were preventing patients from choosing lower priced generic versions of the drug. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. Within months they all started falling out. Thought it was due to my age but now I know it was due to subx. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. Hello Ive been on suboxne since 2009 I was always complemented on my smile and also had nice teeth then around 2012 my teeth started hurting and cracking I to stayed in the house I was very embarrassed to be seen and was always covering my mouth was never told about tooth decay now at 48 I had to get dentures and Im very hurt upset got bad anxiety and dentures are difficult to wear please help a[Show More]Hello Ive been on suboxne since 2009 I was always complemented on my smile and also had nice teeth then around 2012 my teeth started hurting and cracking I to stayed in the house I was very embarrassed to be seen and was always covering my mouth was never told about tooth decay now at 48 I had to get dentures and Im very hurt upset got bad anxiety and dentures are difficult to wear please help all of us who where never warned by any doctors and the manufacturer. People could start by telling the truth. Get real. BMC Oral Health 2020;20:44. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. Someone needs to be held accountable in this because my dentist bills itself have cost me so much. However, the FDA indicates there have been more than 300 cases of tooth decay and dental problems reported among patients, most commonly involving tooth decay among users in their 40s, but dental problems have also been seen among those as young as 18 years old. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. I used opiates for a year before starting suboxone. If i knew the impact i wouldn't have started these at all. How embarrassing for me anyway. Women diagnosed with cancer may be eligible for settlement benefits. If you are wondering what to do, start bu calling the FDA and reporting it to a real person. 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. I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. My teeth are literally crumbling. I would have gone a different route if I would have been told that this medication would result in the total loss of my teeth. Am J Addict 2012;21:494-5. Side effects of the Gardasil HPV vaccine have been linked to reports of serious and debilitating autoimmune injuries. I still have my bottom teeth. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. I have dentures of course but I'm 45. Before anyone blames previous drug use on the reason my teeth had issues that is not the case. I think if there was real scientific research they would see a correspondence with subs and tooth decay. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. 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 am only 30 years old. 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. Doc changed me back to my old meds as of today, Hello Ive been on suboxne since 2009 I was always complemented on my smile and also had nice teeth then around 2012 my teeth started hurting and cracking I to stayed in the house I was very embarrassed to be seen and was always covering my mouth was never told about tooth decay now at 48 I had to get dentures and Im very hurt upset got bad anxiety and dentures are difficult to wear please help a. Hello Ive been on suboxne since 2009 I was always complemented on my smile and also had nice teeth then around 2012 my teeth started hurting and cracking I to stayed in the house I was very embarrassed to be seen and was always covering my mouth was never told about tooth decay now at 48 I had to get dentures and Im very hurt upset got bad anxiety and dentures are difficult to wear please help all of us who where never warned by any doctors and the manufacturer. I have never had a Dr warn me about any dental issues when prescribed Suboxone. At the very least Big Pharma should be paying for all of our dental care. Now, when the hell is someone gonna give a crap enough to move forward with representation for us? I work remotely now, because I'm so embarrassed! Not cracked or nothing! 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'm down to soft food only, and even that is almost impossible anymore. 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. I am only 30 years old. Likely 4 root canals still coming. 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 feel everyone here's pain. I was vibrant, outgoing, and happy person. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant af. 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. I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to get in the door to get started. Use our visualizations to explore scam and fraud trends in your state based on reports from consumers like you. Howd she do it? Again, I wish the makers of Subutex and Suboxone would have it made clear how drastically their medication affect ones teeth since I would have chosen a different treatment. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. 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. End the stigma. Im thinking my teeth are heading in the same direction. 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 [Show More]I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. I would appreciate help holding someone responsible for this. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. Im absolutely devastated.. this doesnt seem so fair :(, I have been on suboxone since 2016, Im in the process of being tapered off of it. Ive had to have 5 teeth removed and I have a partial that comes in and out. I'm 38 yes old and it has ruined everything about my life! 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. I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! Philips DreamStation, CPAP and BiPAP machines sold in recent years may pose a risk of cancer, lung damage and other injuries. Not cracked or nothing! Suboxone gave me part of my life back, but took my smile!! 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. 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. I would have gone a different route if I would have been told that this medication would. Been Prescribed Suboxone as medicated assisted treatment program Im losing my teeth and withdrawal symptoms keep me afraid of coming off of Suboxone Im trying as we speak to wean but its been years now and I hate it does nothing for me. Instead of coming on here to just run your mouth to make yourselves seem like you know something, how about come correct and have something to offer? 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 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 had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site. (760) 891-5767. No need to fund a study brother, somebody already did. Been on Suboxone since 2007, 15 yrs Five or six years ago notice that my teeth were shrinking losing a little by little now I have a little Chiclets in the front of my mouth I have trouble with smiling I cover my teeth in my top lip and a smile now looking for a lawsuit to get my teeth fixed dont get me wrong its a box and save my life but back then I didnt know my teeth were gonna be destroye, Been on Suboxone since 2007, 15 yrs Five or six years ago notice that my teeth were shrinking losing a little by little now I have a little Chiclets in the front of my mouth I have trouble with smiling I cover my teeth in my top lip and a smile now looking for a lawsuit to get my teeth fixed dont get me wrong its a box and save my life but back then I didnt know my teeth were gonna be destroyed because of it please help, I find it very coincidental that the FDA puts out a warning against suboxone and now everyone seems to be coming out of the woodwork, stating they have problems with their teeth..? In my 20s-30s not normal. I'm sorry there's so many ignorant morons on your thread. The first broken tooth happened in 2020 which was over a year after suboxone was prescribed to me. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? They should be held responsible for many people for not warning patients of the dental risk. In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! Looking to see if there is a suboxone class action for dental problems. 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 SOOOOOO embarrassed now that I can't smile without feeling so self conscious about my teeth that I have to cover my mouth! That was years ago. Been on subx since 2013 and I now have now teeth. I had to have all my teeth removed and get implant dentures at the age of 38 which cost me over $10,000. But Ive been having all sorts of teeth problems. 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. 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..? 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. I filled out the paperwork for the lawsuit. The .gov means its official. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. Patients shouldn't have to suffer like this!!! I wouldve chosen a different rout. They are tablets and films which dissolve under the tongue or placed against the inside of the cheek. 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. I have been on suboxone since 2016, Im in the process of being tapered off of it. I was never warned about tooth loss. She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. One by one, my teeth started falling out. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? They are also available as generics. I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. This medication that was supposed to help me get off painkillers due to car accidents, has done nothing but ruin my life and take the one thing that was most importan. Continue taking your buprenorphine medicine as prescribed; do not suddenly stop taking it without first talking to your health care professional as it could lead to serious consequences. I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. My heart breaks as she can only eat certain foods and has to stay away from others. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. My mouth is in so much pain all the time. 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. Im not wasting any time. We require combined karma > 5. The FTC is currently reviewing claims and will post updates here when we have more information. 2012 after being dependent on the pills the strips came out after just my first year 2013-2014 my first front tooth fell out. Press J to jump to the feed. 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. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. I would appreciate your help. If you are wondering what to do, start bu calling the FDA and reporting it to a real person. It tasted terrible and made me feel weird. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to ge. 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 taking suboxone since I was 17 and am now 27 and haven't been able to taper off them successfully without feeling like hell forever after. Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental checkups. Lawyers review cases nationwide. I been off suboxone for a 17months with no teeth left no sex drive and problems with focusing or memory problems! Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. Users with no history of dental issues have reported experiencing tooth decay, cavities, oral infections and loss of teeth, the agency warns. My mouth is in so much pain all the t. I had no cavities, perfect white teeth for the last 25 years. I am in need of dentures, now. Both of us have lost almost all of our teeth completely. I've had painful infections and several root canals. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! Whoever made the Suboxone needs to pay for them. I have 3 left to go and they come out May 4th. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! And now theres no way I can afford 6 crowns and 3 root canals. Hopefully somehow[Show More]Been on buprenorphine since 2010. I live in Talkeetna, alaska. Listen NONE of us were warned. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. How do I report side effects from buprenorphine? I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. Was using suboxone for over 10yrs and was never told about tooth decay issue due to the meds. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); A lawsuit filed against the makers of Similac and Enfamil cow's milk infant formula products claims a child suffered life-long injuries due to necrotizing enterocolitis complications. I am low income mother of 3 and I am not able to or have never been able to afford proper dental care as most people in my situation cant. I am so depressed about my teeth. 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. Both kids born on it. Since I started this medication Ive had nothing but problems. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. 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. Nearly all of my once perfect teeth have cavities that the dentists wo. I have a root canal Monday for another broken tooth. 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. I was on methadone for years transferred to suboxone & its done more harm on my teeth than when i was using drugs. this whole story is made of lies and deception. My daughter has beens taking suboxone for years. 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. 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. When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! The manufacturer should take full financial responsibility for these issues. 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!! I started taking Suboxone 5 years ago and only had a couple cavities my entire life prior. Despite this, the benefits of buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks. Someone should be responsible for the damage, bc we can not afford to fix our teeth properly. 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! And now theres no way I can afford 6 crowns and 3 root canals. While they may seem unrelated, these habits can make your mouth susceptible to periodontitis and tooth loss. 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. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. What is buprenorphine and how can it help me? My teeth are a mess. The injuries reported include dental decay, loss of teeth, cavities (dental caries), and tooth destruction. 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!