One by one, my teeth started falling out. 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 still have my bottom teeth. 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. 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. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). They are tablets and films which dissolve under the tongue or placed against the inside of the cheek. I lost 3 teeth. But Ive been having all sorts of teeth problems. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. They should also schedule a visit with their dentist soon after starting to use this drug and inform their dentist they are taking buprenorphine. Press J to jump to the feed. 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. Millions of recalled Philips DreamStation, CPAP, BiPAP and ventilator machines may release toxic foam particles and chemicals into the air pathway. 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'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will. I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. Why was this never warned to me before? I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. When one is getting on Suboxone your focus is recovery NOT the other health issues that pop up. I doubt it, thats like being able to sue Toyota because it is possible to get into a car accident. 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 been off suboxone for a 17months with no teeth left no sex drive and problems with focusing or memory problems! I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. I would have NEVER took his medication had I known that it would ruin my perfect teeth. 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 decided I wanted to stop around 2010 and looked for a doctor. 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. Butterflyangel46. 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. I was never told anything and that pisses me off. Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. Ive had to have 5 teeth removed and I have a partial that comes in and out. My mother has chronic back/neck pain secondary to genetics as well as old injuries. 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. The relationship between suboxone and tooth loss is well-documented, and it probably due to the drying effect of the buporphedrine component of 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." View Profile. When combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies, this comprehensive. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. We both started taking subutex at the same time and now,years later, we are both about to get dentures. Now, when the hell is someone gonna give a crap enough to move forward with representation for us? I'm so depressed I'd rather die then live like this!!!! I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. Theres a lawsuit being made for tooth decay,. I literally had near perfect tee. My mother didnt ask for any of this. The constant agony. She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. 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. Anyone knows how long it will take? If i knew the impact i wouldn't have started these at all. Buprenorphine/naloxone and dental caries: a case report. I had perfect teeth. I am 37 and have been embarrassed for 4 years! My heart breaks as she can only eat certain foods and has to stay away from others. It's embarrassing and has caused a serious problem in my overall quality of life! I now have the worst teeth ever most of them gone and cant afford to get new teeth unless I get dentures. Now, when the hell is someone gonna give a crap enough to move forward with representation for us? I did not want to go on methadone because of this and now I find out this information. I took good care of my teeth even while I was using. I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. But after hearing this maybe there is something else going on. I can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. NOTE: Providing information for review by an attorney does not form an attorney-client relationship. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. Anyone knows how long it will take? 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 developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. JenniferArdis. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. We both started taking subutex at the same time and now,years later, we are both about to get dentures. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. I went from never having to go to the dentist anymore than the normal check ups, and now Im everything single month and it still doesnt help or change anything. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. Started seeing my dentist regularly and ever since I quit the hard drugs my teeth have been fine. i have false teeth ,just one month ago . I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. 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. Some dental problems from buprenorphine occurred as soon as two weeks after beginning treatment. The cherry on top of all this is dealing with tooth pain every time another tooth breaks in half. 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. Do I have any legal recourse against Alvogen, Dr Reddys or Indivior for this insane decrease in dental health? From my experience its more like 3/4 have issues(so should say most). Everyone I've been on Suboxone my teeth are breaking like sticks I have no sexdrive can't remember hardly anything an I feel like crap all the time. Symphony Health Metys. I don't leave my house, I'm cautious when talking or smiling because I don't want anyone to see my rotting teeth. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. 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. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. I get it for all the oral forms. 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 need help because its not fair I was never told of these consequences of this med or any alternatives so it didnt happen. In the beginning, when my first few molars began crumbling, I was told its not related. I am going to check into filing a lawsuit, if not, a class action lawsuit against the makers of Buprenorphine! Suddenly stopping the treatment could lead to serious consequences, including withdrawal symptoms or opioid relapse, which can result in an overdose and death. I have cavities on every single tooth, and another one broke just last w[Show More]I have been prescribed Suboxone for 4 years. Good point. I'm still on the medication IDK what to do. I cant for the life of me understand why no one will take this case. 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..? Our treatment options are limited to extractions without sedation and temporary dentures of the poorest quality that are made by dental students. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. 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. funny thing is before this medicine I never had any issues with my teeth they were much whiter no cavities and a year after being on bupernorphine BAM dentist visit problem after problem! Our time on Suboxone cost us out smiles and confidence. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. 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! We require combined karma > 5. I have ZERO MEMORY of important dates! 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. Little did we know Suboxone wasnt going to be the magic pill we all thought it would be. My dental problems have impacted my facial structure, my mental health, and overall quality of life more than I could've ever guessed. I wish this I knew that before I starting taking this crap! 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. 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. If you are wondering what to do, start bu calling the FDA and reporting it to a real person. I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. I did not abuse my medication, I took them as my Dr said and was on them over a year. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? I already suffered with major depression before my teeth were destroyed and now it's substantially worse. My teeth are literally crumbling. I've been on suboxone films for 5 years and was not warned. 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. 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. I was diagnosed with clinical depression over my tooth loss and how it has ruined my once good looks. 3 months ago they finally warned us in group and i said i knew it,i knew my teeth were rapidly messing up. Too bad insurance wont cover it and most people that run clinics are crooks. I have always taken very good care of my teeth and people even asked me if they were . Since taking Suboxone my implants have come loose and I have few bottom teeth. 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. This will require expert testimony from one or more dentist and other medical professionals familiar with the effects of the drug. I was never informed of any concerns that it may cause any dental problems, everyone should have been told about the risk before prescribing. I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. The constant agony. I was on drugs for many years, and my teeth only started rapidly decaying after trying to get better on Suboxone. I cannot stop it because the withdrawal is excruciating. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. The .gov means its official. 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. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! Im absolutely devastated.. this doesnt seem so fair :(. Completely removed ALL adrenaline in my body along with sex drive!! Likely 4 root canals still coming. The packa[Show More]I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. Her teeth look healthy at first glance but her molars are starting to go. 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. Please contact me when or if you decide to take patients. Please help, I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. Big pharma needs to be held accountable for this. Patients shouldn't have to suffer like this!!! Your comment will still be posted, just with a slight delay! The teeth were not fixable. Next month I have to have a procedure costi. My confidence is gone. I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! I am 37 and have been embarrassed for 4 years!