That was years ago. Im curious if people on the pills feel this phenomenon too. Total restoration! 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..? before the suboxone my teeth were in decent shape and now its problem after problem! I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. How embarrassing for me anyway. I would appreciate help holding someone responsible for this. I cant afford to even begin to have my mouth fixed!! I want to know what I need to do to get help with getting implants. Like the other comments I to have been on this medication for a couple of years know before my teeth were ok and now I have only four teeth left my doctor brought this to my attention about this medication causing tooth decay and rotting teeth it blew me away to here this I can't afford dentures if I would of knew this I may not have started using it I think there should be compensation for de[Show More]Like the other comments I to have been on this medication for a couple of years know before my teeth were ok and now I have only four teeth left my doctor brought this to my attention about this medication causing tooth decay and rotting teeth it blew me away to here this I can't afford dentures if I would of knew this I may not have started using it I think there should be compensation for dental cost and are lively hood I can't eat anything with out hurting. Since taking Suboxone my implants have come loose and I have few bottom teeth. Someone owes me they didn't warn me of this ! I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. 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. Medications affected by the warning include Zubsolv, manufactured by Orexo, and Suboclade manufactured by Indivior. 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! I am 37 yrs old and should have had all the remainder of my teeth pulled about a year ago, but have been too afraid to go toothless since my Medicare doesnt have dental. 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. View Profile. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decayin. I am in need of dentures, now. I have been using suboxone since 2008. I am barely 50 years old and have to wear a complete upper denture. I was never warned of this being a sid, 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. Quickly realizing that kicking a heavy narcotic cold turkey was nearly impossible, she was sent to a Dr. with an XDEA and the ability to prescribe the cure all Suboxone. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? Women diagnosed with cancer may be eligible for settlement benefits. Water contamination at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1953 and 1987 caused cancers, birth defects, miscarriages and other side effects for U.S. Marines and their family members. 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. 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 never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. There's a new suboxone class-action lawsuit filed against Reckitt Benckiser & Indivior. 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. The teeth were not fixable. Ive had so many issues with my teeth and after 6 years on suboxone my teeth are breaking for no reason. Lawyers reject these cases, saying they are "unwinnable" So where do we turn? I refused to take anymore. Before starting these, I had perfect teeth! I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. They would break off to the gums one by one. Leukemia, lymphoma and other cancer may be caused by benzene in Neutrogena, Aveeno, Coppertone and other sunscreens. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. 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. Ever since the extractions and now the dentures, I have been severely depressed and rarely leave the house. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! Get real. 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. The ones that are there are broken and decayed. We enforce federal competition and consumer protection laws that prevent anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices. Patients using the medication to treat opioid use disorder can take extra steps to reduce the risk of dental problems, the FDA indicates. In the beginning, when my first few molars began crumbling, I was told its not related. The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousands of dollars. I sure how they come out with a lawsuit were we who are suffering can get our teeth fixed. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to get in the door to get started. Your comment has been sent to the mods for approval because you do not meet our minimum karma requirement. Im a vet tech and I do not make even close to enough to cover that. . I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. The prescribing and patient information will also include strategies to maintain or improve oral health while undergoing treatment with these medicines. I wish this I knew that before I starting taking this crap! 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. My teeth are literally crumbling. Both my husband and I have had to leave our professional careers because of our Oral appearance. Currently have 3.5 teeth left which will be removed next month so I can get dentures. Period. 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. This will require expert testimony from one or more dentist and other medical professionals familiar with the effects of the drug. I never would of thought it was the medication rotting my teeth out but it sure finally all made sense once I heard other people's story and how there's a big fuss over it all now. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. How do I join this lawsuit? 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. [Show More]I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. I couldnt even imagine the # of people who would sign up. Ive had test run because he thought I had deeper issues like immune problems. Unfortunately this is the only dental care that is even remotely affordable. I was quoted about 10k to fix it all. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to get in the door to get started. I never had dental issues until the last few years. It may take another year to do so safely but it can be done. We are always encouraging our 4 teenage daughters to be confident in who they are, and to not let other peoples judgment or opinions of them alter their path or steal their confidence. It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they are more exposed to the Suboxone as it dissolves. 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. 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 has perfect teeth! Ive had test run because he thought I had deeper issues like immune problems. I have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication causes this and of course the only answer I get is not that I'm aware of. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! I am 37 and have been embarrassed for 4 years! I have no bottom teeth. 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 was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. 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. Yet the Drug Enforcement Administration often makes it hard for pharmacies to. I had surgery which caused complications and was put on a very high mg of pain meds by my Dr. Now it's too late I will be in dentures soon hopefully and hopefully will find the confidence that I once had. I need justice! My heart breaks as she can only eat certain foods and has to stay away from others. By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. Anyone knows how long it will take? Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. I only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. For me and my body tried and true used for close to 50 years methadone worked just fine. Im not wasting any time. Not just people on Suboxone. I have to have implants on three and more are messed up. Now I've had to have about $10,000 worth of work just in the last 2 years alone! I have a perpetual sore under my tongue from the medication! My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. My top teeth were implants from a [Show More]I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone. Both my husband and I have had to leave our professional careers because of our Oral appearance. Today, Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D., Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use and the leader of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), released the following statement in response to recent FDA guidance on how to prevent the use of buprenorphine from leading to tooth decay. Quickly realizing that kicking a heavy narcotic cold turkey was nearly impossible, she was sent to a Dr. with an XDEA and the ability to prescribe the cure all Suboxone. When combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies, this comprehensive approach is often one of the most effective ways of treating OUD. My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. Was on perks for 2 years and my teeth where PERFECT. 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. Everyone should have all their dental procedures paid for including Implants because this medication is the SOLE reason my teeth are destroyed!!! I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. I live in Talkeetna, alaska. The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. A friend of mine isnt on any medication at all and she has dental problems as well. When the strip is in my mouth my teeth have always felt sensitive. When we all know they were well aware of the dental problems it would cause.