With all of that being said. 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. Ive had test run because he thought I had deeper issues like immune problems. I have ZERO MEMORY of important dates! I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. That is probably a lot of us, including me. The companies agreed to pay $60 million to consumers to settle the FTC charges. The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousands of dollars. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. I believe suboxone was the reason my oral health declined. I still have more work due. I would appreciate help holding someone responsible for this. 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 can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. Now I have over $10,000 in dental work including extractions, root canals, crowns, and fillings due to decay starting at my gum line. In the beginning, when my first few molars began crumbling, I was told its not related. They should also schedule a visit with their dentist soon after starting to use this drug and inform their dentist they are taking buprenorphine. I feel like I'm wearing those vampire teeth we used to play with as kids. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. When one is getting on Suboxone your focus is recovery NOT the other health issues that pop up. I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. Very frustrating and horrible for the self-esteem. Suboxone teeth decay lawsuits : r/suboxone - reddit It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they a. I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. 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 now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. I was not an opiode abuser but am taking suboxone for chronic pain. Use our visualizations to explore scam and fraud trends in your state based on reports from consumers like you. 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. Prim Care Companion CNS Disord 2013;15:PCC.13l01533. Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a dentist appointment and when ive went i need a oral surgeon. I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. I have had to apply f[Show More]I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. I had a dental checkup prior to getting on Sub. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. Within months they all started falling out. In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. A dentist even askes me once had I ever had braces, that's how perfect my teeth were!! I missed the first class action bc in my opinion it was suppressed. Since 2012. 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. 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 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. JenniferArdis. 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. Im afraid to eat half the time because I am scared my teeth will break or fall out because of how they feel. The dentist is literally the scariest place for me to go to. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. NEVER was I told it would destroy my teeth. I had perfect teeth before going on methadone and subs, never a single cavity. The FTC says that these companies violated antitrust laws by preventing patients from choosing lower-priced generic versions of the drug. Class action lawsuit. Do not suddenly stop taking your buprenorphine medicine without first talking to your health care professional as it could lead to serious consequences, including relapse to opioid misuse or abuse that could result in overdose and death. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? Very quickly did we learn that it was a lie. My husband is a disabled veteran and I take care of him so I don't have benefits. I was never warned. Many cases reported a combination of dental decay, tooth loss, and tooth fractures in numerous teeth. I would appreciate help holding someone responsible for this. However, the benefits of buprenorphine medicines for OUD and pain management clearly outweigh the risks. I'm so ashamed and in constant pain, I desperately need help and I have no idea where to turn!!! 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. Nearly all of my once perfect teeth have cavities that the dentists wo[Show More]I started buprenorphine therapy not because of use disorder but because of chronic pain that needed management while I was out of a job and subsequently no insurance. Why is sublocade included? This is criminal. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. Not cracked or nothing! I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. Prior to starting suboxone I never even had cavities. I am 32 years old and need FULL set of dentures. before the suboxone my teeth were in decent shape and now its problem after problem! I lost 3 teeth. By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. 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. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. It had NO DECAY. On Suboxone, in EXCRUCIATING PAIN, Dentist doesn't know what - MedHelp But hell I also think they should of told me that these things are harder to come off of than what I was originally addicted to but they didn't. 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. 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. 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. 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 had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. In fact, none of us knew that we weren't supposed to be on it for longer than A certain amount of time yet we also all know that these doctors push it and push it and when you're done with the opioid addiction they push it some more with "pain control." The FDA also recommends patients inform their doctor if they have a history of tooth problems, including cavities, when starting this medication. One broke off at the gum line, I just went to the dentist this week and they referred me to an oral suergon , the tooth next to that has a chunk that fell out & they are trying to do a root canal (if my insurance approves it) & I have other issues that they will work on after but those are the most 2 serious right now. I needed it for 2 weeks. I have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication[Show More]When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! Something needs to be done to rectify the trauma that has been done to patients teeth!!! I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. Ive had test run because he thought I had deeper issues like immune problems. I'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will[Show More]I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. I used opiates for a year before starting 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. 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. 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. Im so heartbroken. My teeth are a mess. 2012 after being dependent on the pills the strips came out after just my first year 2013-2014 my first front tooth fell out. There are beginning to be many complaints about suboxone similar to yours. 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. That was years ago. I had to have all my teeth removed and get implant dentures at the age of 38 which cost me over $10,000.