Oh no! My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. The dentist is literally the scariest place for me to go to. 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..? By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. The makers of the opioid addiction treatment Suboxone have agreed to pay $300 million to settle allegations raised by several states, claiming Indivior falsely advertised the drug as safer and. At the very least Big Pharma should be paying for all of our dental care. These medicines are available as tablets and films to be placed under the tongue or on the inside of the cheek and kept there until completely dissolved. I was NEVER EVER told this could happen, etc or I would have never agreed to this medication. By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. I now have the worst teeth ever most of them gone and cant afford to get new teeth unless I get dentures. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. 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! BMC Oral Health 2020;20:44. I was not an opiode abuser but am taking suboxone for chronic pain. I was never informed of any concerns that it may cause any dental problems, everyone should have been told about the risk before prescribing. Im lost. I have photos of my smile before starting Buprenorphine and current photos.. disgusting! I can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. All of my teeth are broken since I've started using Suboxone. All in the name of profit. It's so unfair to so many people and they should be held accountable for valuing money over peoples lives! In terms of what drugs cause tooth decay, Suboxone is not a regular offender. She has been Suboxone free for 12+ years. my husband and I have both been prescribed Suboxone for several years with no knowledge of potential tooth decay, my husband lost all his teeth, and now has dentures at 31, and I also have had multiple fillings and teeth pulled, and issues. I have 3 left to go and they come out May 4th. I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. The FDA also recommends patients inform their doctor if they have a history of tooth problems, including cavities, when starting this medication. 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. Anyone knows how long it will take? These problems, some of which have been serious, have been reported even in patients with no history of dental issues. For those suffering from addiction to opioids, the benefits of using buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks and should be considered in conjunction with counseling and other behavioral therapies. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decayin[Show More]I believe suboxone was the reason my oral health declined. What is buprenorphine and how can it help me? I was never informed of any concerns that it may cause any dental problems, everyone should have been told about the risk before prescribing. To get a brand spanking new set of teeth will set her and my father back thousands and thousands. These medicines are available as single-ingredient products and in combination with. 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 had perfect teeth. Suboxone and a similar medicine, Subutex, are both proven to help people with opioid addiction stay in recovery. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! Listen NONE of us were warned. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! Untill the fda acknowledged it most doctor wouldnt even mention tooth decay and if they did they say it wasnt as bad as methadone I might be on sublocade now but the damage is done. There is no way around this happening, I religiously brushed 2x daily, flossed twice daily, fluoride rinse at night, with dental appts every 6 months. I would have gone a different route if I would have been told that this medication would. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. I did not abuse my medication, I took them as my Dr said and was on them over a year. While a I have four teeth remaining on. For me and my body tried and true used for close to 50 years methadone worked just fine. i have false teeth ,just one month ago . I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. I am in need of dentures, now. It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they a[Show More]I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. Her teeth look healthy at first glance but her molars are starting to go. Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. Buprenorphine medicines are an important tool to treat OUD. What should health care professionals do? My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. Ive[Show More]Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. I lost 3 teeth. Then I have to have some kind of surgery before I can even get dentures and that's not till August. It destroyed my teeth! These people need to pay for the harm they have caused us! The damage is usually catastrophic for most patients who need full mouth restoration or dentures. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. She will never get back the smiles lost and the opportunities she missed out on secondary to watching her mouth fall apart. I'm down to soft food only, and eve. 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 never had a Dr warn me about any dental issues when prescribed Suboxone. Little did we know Suboxone wasnt going to be the magic pill we all thought it would be. If anyone knows about a class action lawsuit please let me know where to go. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. Report your side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. I want to get off this medicine before I loose any more!! Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. Whether you use Suboxone short-term or long-term; for Medication Assisted Treatment, pain management, or recreationally; are interested in starting Suboxone or just have someone in your life who takes Suboxone, you are welcome here! 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. She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. I look forward to hearing back from you, thanks for your time. Its absolutely heartbreaking I cry because I used to have a beautiful smile. 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. Buprenorphine is an opioid and works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. After the medicine is completely dissolved, take a large sip of water, swish it gently around your teeth and gums, and swallow. Your comment has been sent to the mods for approval because you do not meet our minimum karma requirement. I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. 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 a single mom to a child with autism on a fixed income so to say it has been hard is an understatement. The teeth were not fixable. I just wish I would have known about the dental risks beforehand. The cherry on top of all this is dealin, Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. Within months they all started falling out. But Ive been having all sorts of teeth problems. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. Both of us have lost almost all of our teeth completely. Somebody needs to do something. They are also available as generics. I now have full dentures at only 41yo because all I had left were shattered and broken fragments of what used to be my teeth. I'd rather be on pain killers still then have NO teeth! The comprehensive approach of buprenorphine combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies is often one of the most effective ways to treat OUD. we both have had to go to the dental school to obtain dental services, and you can all but imagine the torture we have had to endure. Now I've had to have about $10,000 worth of work just in the last 2 years alone! Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. I never had dental issues until the last few years. I am not 31 years old and am having horrible dental problems. I was never warned. Literally. Anyone knows how long it will take? My mouth is in so much pain all the time. The relationship between suboxone and tooth loss is well-documented, and it probably due to the drying effect of the buporphedrine component of suboxone. I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. Lol This can happen with anyone though. Spot the latest COVID scams, get compliance guidance, and stay up to date on FTC actions during the pandemic. With that being said my teeth are in absolute terrible condition now. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. It's embarrassing and cost me over 12k in total Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. Buprenorphine isn't a full opioid, so it does not cause euphoria or a "high" feeling. Not cracked or nothing! I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. I am a Suboxone patient that is experiencing dental decay I want to know if there is a class on my action lawsuit I can join, Im 27 iv been on them sense 2014 and have had to have all my.teeth removed i now have total top and bottom dentures. This lawsuit is not asserting that Suboxone products are unsafe or ineffective. I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. I have had to apply f. I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. Not anymore and I feel sick all the time from my teeth being so bad. By that time I will be close to a year with no dentures and it's really embarrassing. Flash back to 2013-2014. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. I would appreciate your help. Its ruined my life and body. I live in Talkeetna, alaska. Wish I would of at least been told to take precautions. Buprenorphine was first approved in 2002, as a tablet to be taken under the tongue to treat opioid addiction. Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. I have spent 30k trying to save them! An official website of the United States government. The dentist is literally the scariest place for me to go to. To help FDA track safety issues with medicines, report adverse events involving transmucosal buprenorphine or other medicines to the FDA MedWatch program, using the information in the "Contact Us" box at the bottom of this page. She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. Are you still on Suboxone ? Buprenorphine and other opioid agonist medications can reduce the saliva . I have ZERO MEMORY of important dates! Wait at least 1 hour before brushing your teeth. I would have gone a different route if I would have been told that this medication would[Show More]I had perfect teeth. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. God knows they can afford it!! Suboxone is a medication used to treat opioid addiction, according to Drugs.com. Stephanie T. 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However, the benefits of buprenorphine medicines for OUD and pain management clearly outweigh the risks. I had dentures at the age 32. I had many fillings in the beginning but once those were filled no new tooth decay has popped up in almost 4 years., There's a class action lawsuit you could join, FINALLY..https://theclassactionnews.com/drugs-pharmaceuticals/suboxone-problems/. The FTC is currently reviewing claims and will post updates here when we have more information. My teeth are basically gone and I used to have a pretty 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. I took good care of my teeth even while I was using. 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". The FTC is now reviewing claims from people who contacted the claims administrator after the original deadline and asked to be added to the waitlist. I have had to apply for a grant in order to get them. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. Never heard of the meds being a cause until I googled it. Been on buprenorphine since 2010. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. Im afraid to eat half the time because I am scared my teeth will break or fall out because of how they feel. I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beau. I had beautiful teeth and 2 years of braces in high school. I took good care of my teeth even while I was using. I needed it for 2 weeks. Im a single mom to a child with autism on a fixed income so to say it has been hard is an understatement. 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? Ive spent a too much time hiding my teeth in shame and Im going to hold someone responsible. I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. 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. My teeth now r either gone or black! My mother took belbuca for 10 months and now has had to have numerous teeth pulled and replaced by implants, in addition to gum infections, and oral including tongue infections. It had NO DECAY. I need justice! I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? Patients should wait at least 1 hour before brushing their teeth after using the medicine, which will allow the mouth to gradually return to oral homeostasis and avoid any mechanical damage that may occur due to brushing. Why is sublocade included? Then fill out their form, which they won't respond to, but it is the only way they track these "adverse ef. I lost 3 teeth. This is criminal. Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. Buprenorphine was approved in 2002 as a tablet to be administered under the tongue to treat OUD. This was of course, a lie. I missed the first class action bc in my opinion it was suppressed. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. I wait 6 months and the oral surgeon isnt there. Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. I began taking Suboxone to simply stop taking 3-4 loratabs a day to combat anxiety for about a year. By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. I am going to check into filing a lawsuit, if not, a class action lawsuit against the makers of Buprenorphine! The buprenorphine medicines that are associated with dental problems are tablets and films dissolved under the tongue or placed against the inside of the cheek. I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. Or if its the strips. Switched to Subzolv bc of the nodding a. Im online often and didnt see it once. I wouldve chosen a different rout. You sound stupid , jUsT BrUsH yOuR tEeTh, sorry bud,.. the shit effects the roots, you aint brushing that shit. I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. I'm now 37 years old, and dang near need a full set of dentures because of Suboxone. My husband had to have his whole bottom pulled last year, and had to get a denture bc they ate his teeth up so bad! 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. I work remotely now, because I'm so embarrassed! I have no bottom teeth. You think you would told about side effects of this magnitude. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to ge[Show More]I have been on suboxone since 2014. 2012 after being dependent on the pills the strips came out after just my first year 2013-2014 my first front tooth fell out. I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. If you read the actual court documents it's pretty sickening to find out the extreme extent these companies went through in order to funnel the $1 billion suboxone market-share back into their pockets. I am ashamed to smile or even kiss my girlfriend anymore. Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. I've been on suboxone long term and was not once told that my teeth were at risk of decay. 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 has perfect teeth! My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. 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. But after hearing this maybe there is something else going on. It causes dry mouth which created the environment for weaker teeth and or decay. My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. For any and all discussion about the medication Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone). 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 have been using suboxone since 2008. My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. Weve been on suboxone for a couple years now and both have started loosing teeth for no reason at all! Listen NONE of us were warned. I would appreciate your help. My teeth were damn near perfect before I started the tablets in late 2018 then my dr. moved me to strips as my body wasnt metabolizing the tablets well. Refer patients to find opioid treatment centers by visiting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Next month I have to have a procedure costi. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. So anyone saying just brush your teeth bro needs to get out. Very quickly did we learn that it was a lie. 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. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. 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.

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