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. Its ruined my life and body. 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. I have had to apply f[Show More]I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. I been off suboxone for a 17months with no teeth left no sex drive and problems with focusing or memory problems! 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. The opioid addiction treatment is given as a pill or tab that dissolves under the tongue or inside of the cheek. But after hearing this maybe there is something else going on. I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. I have had to apply for a grant in order to get them. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. I have Medi Cal for my dental insurance and they've denied most of my procedures. 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..? This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. Hopefully somehow[Show More]Been on buprenorphine since 2010. I have photos of my smile before starting Buprenorphine and current photos.. disgusting! As a result, buprenorphine can help prevent opioid withdrawal symptoms, as well as decrease intense cravings for opiates like heroin or painkillers. Reply I suggest you do 2 things: 1. She went from being addicted to OxyContin to being dependent on Suboxone. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. Spot the latest COVID scams, get compliance guidance, and stay up to date on FTC actions during the pandemic. I had to have all my teeth removed and get implant dentures at the age of 38 which cost me over $10,000. 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. The medication helped save my life b[Show More]I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. Since buprenorphine was approved, we identified 305 cases of dental problems (131 cases classified as serious) with buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth. I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. I can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. Im so heartbroken. The first broken tooth happened in 2020 which was over a year after suboxone was prescribed to me. At the very least Big Pharma should be paying for all of our dental care. I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. FDA is warning that cases of dental adverse events, some severe, have been reported following the use of transmucosal buprenorphine-containing medicines. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. Dentist said its not due to dental hygiene - my gums are great. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. I'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will fix my teeth, but.. Im thinking my teeth are heading in the same direction. this whole story is made of lies and deception. Patients using the medication to treat opioid use disorder can take extra steps to reduce the risk of dental problems, the FDA indicates. Im curious if people on the pills feel this phenomenon too. The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousands of dollars. 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). Before anyone blames previous drug use on the reason my teeth had issues that is not the case. I still have more work due. Since this happening, I have watched her teeth fall apart one-by-one, I have watched her confidence dwindle away slowly as her smile became smaller and smaller. What's sad is there was never any warning or side effects saying causes tooth decay. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. I just wish I would have known about the dental risks beforehand. I've been in Suboxone since 2012. 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. Suboxone Class Action Lawsuit There have been more than thirty complaints filed with the FDA regarding suboxone film exposure. I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. Or if its the strips. 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. By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. It had NO DECAY. She was never informed there have been reports of tooth decay using this medication long term. The medication helped save my life but has also caused me heartache and pain. My dental problems got so bad after starting subutex, and someone should be held responsible. If you want to discontinue suboxone, work with your provider to slowly wean you. Not once did the doc tell me it cause tooth Loss now my mouth hurts and all my teeth are falling out! The most common treatment for these dental problems was tooth extraction/removal, which was reported in 71 cases. Our time on Suboxone cost us out smiles and confidence. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. I have ZERO MEMORY of important dates! When compared to methadone, Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) has a different kind of chemical makeup. My teeth are basically gone and I used to have a pretty smile. She was never informed there have been reports. I still have more work due. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousa. I get it for all the oral forms. Booked another appointment at a different place wait 6 months the oral surgeon had a baby and wont be in. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. I should not have to walk around toothless. My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. I am 32 years old and need FULL set of dentures. I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Going to see a dentist but I know I cant afford $20,000 of dental work neither. I now am missing 7 or 8 teeth and almost all of the rest of my teeth have crowns on them. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. Suboxone and methadone both royally destroy your teeth. I have a root canal Monday for another broken tooth. I had to have all my teeth removed and get implant dentures at the age of 38 which cost me over $10,000. Suboxone can cause tooth decay in addition to other dental health issues. Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. I have 3 left to go and they come out May 4th. This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. I want to know what I need to do to get help with getting implants. I feel like I'm wearing those vampire teeth we used to play with as kids. Oh no! I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. Why is sublocade included? The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. BMC Oral Health 2020;20:44. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. Data 2010-2020. I have permanent infection in my jaw/gums that just won't go away even after finishing antibiotics. For any and all discussion about the medication Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone). It landed me in the ER 3 times. 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. However, it has WRECKED my teeth. Stephanie T. 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Press J to jump to the feed. Im online often and didnt see it once. I have partial top dentures now! I need help. Prior to starting suboxone I never even had cavities. I just assumed it was because of my past life style and it's just finally catching up to me which maybe that is part of it. I am only 30 years old. 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 would appreciate help holding someone responsible for this. Many cases were reported by health care professionals and provided documentation of extensive dental adverse events including all upper, all lower, all, majority, most, multiple teeth, and rampant decay. The cases often noted the number of teeth involved, with 113 cases mentioning two or more teeth. I have been on suboxone since 2014. 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. I had perfect teeth. For me and my body tried and true used for close to 50 years methadone worked just fine. I live in Talkeetna, alaska. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. We really are great parents , but the hypocrisy in teaching them the exact opposite of what we practice keeps us up at night. I too was prescribed suboxone for years. Not just people on Suboxone. Too bad insurance wont cover it and most people that run clinics are crooks. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. Butterflyangel46. 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. 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I am immensely disappointed in the lack of communication about these life altering side effects from the the makers of these drugs since they took everything from memy confidence, my looks, my self-esteem, and my I believe suboxone was the reason my oral health declined. 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. People should have been warned of this side effect as I would have tried another medication. 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. My doctor told me she has multiple patients with similar issues. Never heard of the meds being a cause until I googled it. 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. Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. 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. Whoever made the Suboxone needs to pay for them. I was never warned of this being a side effect I even used to read the booklet they had on the bottle for the Drs. Currently have 3.5 teeth left which will be removed next month so I can get dentures. 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. Started seeing my dentist regularly and ever since I quit the hard drugs my teeth have been fine. I was spending $400 a month early on. I was on suboxone for several years. In the beginning, when my first few molars began crumbling, I was told its not related. 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. This will require expert testimony from one or more dentist and other medical professionals familiar with the effects of the drug. I was NEVER EVER told this could happen, etc or I would have never agreed to this medication. Additional Information for Patients and Caregivers, Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder and Addiction, FDA: Information about Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), SAMHSA: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Additional Information for Health Care Professionals. Someone should be responsible for the damage, bc we can not afford to fix our teeth properly. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. 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 have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. I was vibrant, outgoing, and happy person. Big pharma needs to be held accountable for this. Never once was I told this could affect my teeth and saying affect my teeth is a understatement Ive had to have all but 6 teeth pulled because they would just become kinda soft and break off to the gum line Ive been in pain for years because of my mouth it has affected my self confidence and my image issues. Counsel patients about the potential for dental problems and the importance of taking extra steps after the medicine has completely dissolved, including to gently rinse their teeth and gums with water and then swallow. I know someone with a similar situation. My non medical opinion. I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? Suboxone and methadone both royally destroy your teeth. FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database, Buprenorphine Transmucosal Products for Opioid Dependence (BTOD) Shared System Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS), Information about Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), HHS: Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder and Treatment, The FDA's Drug Review Process: Ensuring Drugs Are Safe and Effective, Think It Through: Managing the Benefits and Risks of Medicines. 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 feel like I'm wearing those vampire teeth we used to play with as kids. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. Inform your health care professional if you have a history of tooth problems, including cavities. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. My husband is a disabled vetera. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. I was on methadone for years transferred to suboxone & its done more harm on my teeth than when i was using drugs. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. Refer patients to a dentist as soon as possible after starting transmucosal buprenorphine for a baseline dental evaluation, dental caries risk assessment and preventive plan, and encourage them to have regular dental checkups while taking the medicine. I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting 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. Period. The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. If you are wondering what to do, start bu calling the FDA and reporting it to a real person. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. I lost 3 teeth. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. Not cracked or nothing! Idk why the dont make a sweetener free version like with liquid methadone doesnt take a genius to know that tak. Now it's too late I will be in dentures soon hopefully and hopefully will find the confidence that I once had. It landed me in the ER 3 times. Something HAS TO BE DONE!! Your comment will still be posted, just with a slight delay! I am in need of dentures, now. Suzuki J, Park EM. My heart breaks as she can only eat certain foods and has to stay away from others. Theres a lawsuit being made for tooth decay,. 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've been taken suboxone for more then 10 years and I've had so many dental issues. Ive had to get therapy for depression and crippling social anxiety. My name is Crystal fox. 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. I already suffered with major depression before my teeth were destroyed and now it's substantially worse. I refused to take anymore. I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. Next month I have to have a procedure costing $850 out of pocket. I live in Talkeetna, alaska. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. I'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will. 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 never had dental issues until the last few years. The teeth were not fixable. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! 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. 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. It landed me in the ER 3 times. I'm so depressed I'd rather die then live like this!!!! These companies, including the FDA care nothing about us. Buprenorphine isn't a full opioid, so it does not cause euphoria or a "high" feeling. For help finding opioid treatment centers nearest to you, visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Both of us have lost almost all of our teeth completely. So anyone saying just brush your teeth bro needs to get out. Anyone knows how long it will take? I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. . I have four teeth remaining on[Show More]My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. I was never warned about tooth loss. Let's not scare people into getting on a life saving medication because there may be a way for people to win some money now, all of a sudden. All in the name of profit. Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. People could start by telling the truth. I have no bottom teeth. Never heard of the meds being a cause until I googled it. 3 months ago they finally warned us in group and i said i knew it,i knew my teeth were rapidly messing up. There's a new suboxone class-action lawsuit filed against Reckitt Benckiser & Indivior. Regular adherence to buprenorphine to treat OUD reduces withdrawal symptoms and the desire to use opioids, without causing the cycle of highs and lows associated with opioid misuse. How embarrassing for me anyway. If you are how is the health of the implants with continued MAT? God only knows what it's doing to our bones. Ive, Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. Im theeth are very bad. 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. I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. 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. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. I still have my bottom teeth. I live in Talkeetna, alaska. I believed this would be a start of a better life. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. They should be held responsible for many people for not warning patients of the dental risk. Let's not scare people into getting on a life saving medication because there may be a way for people to win some money now, all of a sudden. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. 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. I don't know what I'm going to do. Yet the Drug Enforcement Administration often makes it hard for pharmacies to. NOTE: Providing information for review by an attorney does not form an attorney-client relationship. They would break off to the gums one by one. I have Medi[Show More]I've been in Suboxone since 2012. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to ge. I have no bottom teeth. 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. I was never warned. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. 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. Rant over. I was supposed to be weaned after four months (per my doctor). When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! I began taking Suboxone to simply stop taking 3-4 loratabs a day to combat anxiety for about a year. I have always taken very good care of my teeth and people even asked me if they were . I can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. People could start by telling the truth. 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. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! She has no idea why because she takes care of them. With that being said, when she had had enough of being add.
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