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. I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. I have four teeth remaining on. Prim Care Companion CNS Disord 2013;15:PCC.13l01533. Women diagnosed with cancer may be eligible for settlement benefits. Search the Legal Library instead. I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. Whoever made the Suboxone needs to pay for them. Class action lawsuit. From my experience its more like 3/4 have issues(so should say most). 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. They should then wait at least one hour before brushing their teeth to avoid damage and to give their mouth a chance to return to its natural state, the FDA warning indicates. I cannot stop it because the withdrawal is excruciating. 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! This needs to be a class action lawsuit I went to the Dr for annual cleanings and have the proof to show when my tooth health declined and it was the same timeframe as being prescribed this medication to be taken sublingually. NOTE: Providing information for review by an attorney does not form an attorney-client relationship. Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. I am 32 years old and need FULL set of dentures. Now it finally makes sense. 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. this whole story is made of lies and deception. This is criminal. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. 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 Something needs to be done to rectify the trauma that has been done to patients teeth!!! I have been on suboxone since 2014. The worst part is that I don't have the money to get my teeth fixed! BMC Oral Health 2020;20:44. My husband is a disabled vetera[Show More]I filled out the paperwork for the lawsuit. I was spending $400 a month early on. I hope a class action comes out of the thousands of people in the same situation as myself. If you are starting this medicine, tell your health care professional if you have any tooth problems, including a history of cavities. I took 1 1/2 doses of buprenorphine in 2020 when my body was attacked by COVID. Everyone should have all their dental procedures paid for including Implants because this medication is the SOLE reason my teeth are destroyed!!! 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 only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. Ive been in it 15 years and my teeth are all breaking and falling apart. I'm down to soft food only, and eve. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. Bottom teeth are wrecked not sure the extent yet. Suddenly stopping these medicines could cause you to become sick with withdrawal symptoms because your body has become used to the buprenorphine medicine, or to relapse to opioid misuse that could result in overdose and death. We work to advance government policies that protect consumers and promote competition. 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". I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. I have four teeth remaining on my lowers, and they are also beyond repair. I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! Now it's too late I will be in dentures soon hopefully and hopefully will find the confidence that I once had. The medication helped save my life but has also caused me heartache and pain. No withdrawals! Now my teeth are destroyed. Whoever made the Suboxone needs to pay for them. I just wish I would have known about the dental risks beforehand. 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. It had NO DECAY. Medical Malpractice Attorney in Las Vegas, NV. I have four teeth remaining on[Show More]My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. Something needs to be done to rectify the trauma that has been done to patients teeth!!! I can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. And, its side effects are much like those of opioids: tooth decay is one of many. I was on methadone for years transferred to suboxone & its done more harm on my teeth than when i was using drugs. I was on drugs for many years, and my teeth only started rapidly decaying after trying to get better on Suboxone. I was diagnosed with clinical depression over my tooth loss and how it has ruined my once good looks. Premature infants fed Similac or Enfamil cow's milk formula faced increased risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) or wrongful death. Your teeth are one of the most important things you have and if something is going to destroy them I think we have or had the right to know, 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. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. I decided I wanted to stop around 2010 and looked for a doctor. Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental checkups, Suboxone completely ruined my teeth after 12 years of being on it I currently have no back/cracked teeth & my oral surgeon has quoted me 20k to repair/replace Because my teeth are either missing or broken I also struggle with digestive issues from not being able to chew my food properly I suffer with pain every single day I had good teeth before being prescribed Suboxone (I have proof) I also cu, Suboxone completely ruined my teeth after 12 years of being on it I currently have no back/cracked teeth & my oral surgeon has quoted me 20k to repair/replace Because my teeth are either missing or broken I also struggle with digestive issues from not being able to chew my food properly I suffer with pain every single day I had good teeth before being prescribed Suboxone (I have proof) I also currently go to get my teeth deep cleaned now every 3 months just to save what teeth I have left bc I cant afford 20k to replace The pain is unbearable My self esteem has been destroyed Im on a fixed income which is a struggle just to pay for my teeth cleanings every 3 months I would have never taken Suboxone if I would have known abt the dental issues it causes for there are other options out there & unfortunately now its too late for me, I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone. 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! 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. I'm so ashamed and in constant pain, I desperately need help and I have no idea where to turn!!! 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. This was of course, a lie. The dentist is literally the scariest place for me to go to. Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a den. Id love to hear from others , 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. 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. If you are wondering what to do, start bu calling the FDA and reporting it to a real person. Its not just our teeth thats missing, ..its our lives. 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. I'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will fix my teeth, but.. I used opiates for a year before starting suboxone. Completely removed ALL adrenaline in my body along with sex drive!! People often refer to us as the happiest couple theyve ever known; I would say the happiest people who never smile. I've had painful infections and several root canals. I am ashamed to smile or even kiss my girlfriend anymore. Little did we know Suboxone wasnt going to be the magic pill we all thought it would be. 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. I believe suboxone was the reason my oral health declined. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. With all of that being said. Doc changed me back to my old meds as of today, Hello Ive been on suboxne since 2009 I was always complemented on my smile and also had nice teeth then around 2012 my teeth started hurting and cracking I to stayed in the house I was very embarrassed to be seen and was always covering my mouth was never told about tooth decay now at 48 I had to get dentures and Im very hurt upset got bad anxiety and dentures are difficult to wear please help a. Hello Ive been on suboxne since 2009 I was always complemented on my smile and also had nice teeth then around 2012 my teeth started hurting and cracking I to stayed in the house I was very embarrassed to be seen and was always covering my mouth was never told about tooth decay now at 48 I had to get dentures and Im very hurt upset got bad anxiety and dentures are difficult to wear please help all of us who where never warned by any doctors and the manufacturer. its up to you to brush your teeth bro. The dental problems, including tooth decay, cavities, oral infections, and loss of teeth, can be serious and have been reported even in patients with no history of dental issues. 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 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. Suboxone and a similar medicine, Subutex, are both proven to help people with opioid addiction stay in recovery. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. Over this time my teeth have rapidly declined. I have no bottom teeth. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to ge[Show More]I have been on suboxone since 2014. I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. Wow. My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. 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. 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. Hopefully somehow these Pharma companys can help us cover the dental costs in the future! Refer patients to find opioid treatment centers by visiting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. My top teeth were implants from a [Show More]I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone. I stopped suboxone and went back to the methadone clinic bc in order to get the white Subutext pills (originals) u either had to be pregnant or nursing or have Hepatitis. Ive had to get therapy for depression and crippling social anxiety. The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! Idk why the dont make a sweetener free version like with liquid methadone doesnt take a genius to know that tak[Show More]I get it for all the oral forms. I have had to apply f. I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. It saved my life. I am so depressed about my teeth. Then I have to have some kind of surgery before I can even get dentures and that's not till August. My top teeth were implants from a. I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. Additional information about MAT can be found on the following web pages: Schedule an appointment with your dentist soon after starting this medicine and inform your dentist that you are taking it. Buprenorphine is often considered to be a safer opioid addiction treatment medication than methadone. Booked another appointment at a different place wait 6 months the oral surgeon had a baby and wont be in. Patients taking the drug should also make sure to have regular dental checkups while taking buprenorphine and to notify their doctor and dentist immediately if they experience problems with their teeth and gums. She went from being addicted to OxyContin to being dependent on Suboxone. Are you still on Suboxone ? I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. A dentist even askes me once had I ever had braces, that's how perfect my teeth were!! Been on subx since 2013 and I now have now teeth. I have Medi Cal for my dental insurance and they've denied most of my procedures. At proper doses, buprenorphine also decreases the pleasurable effects of other opioids, making continued opioid use less appealing. 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. 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! Someone else's job to do the right thing for God sakes. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental chec, Just in a few years I have been taking this medication I've had multiple teeth pulled my front tooth crack and almost every tooth has decay in it. 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. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. So hang in there. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. All of my teeth are broken since I've started using Suboxone. 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. Counsel patients that severe and extensive tooth decay, tooth loss, and tooth fracture have been reported with the use of this medicine and it is important to visit their dentist to closely monitor their teeth. I used to be a model and musician, however, since I lost my teeth I also lost any confidence and have not played any concerts since my face feels complete alien to me. I believed this would be a start of a better life. I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. I have permanent infection in my jaw/gums that just won't go away even after finishing antibiotics. 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. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. It's so unfair to so many people and they should be held accountable for valuing money over peoples lives! Then I have to have some kind of surgery before I can even get dentures and that's not till August.