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Suboxone Lawsuit Filed Over Tooth Decay, Damage Caused By Opioid Addiction Drug
Lawsuit claims that the manufacturers knew about reports of Suboxone tooth decay long before the FDA required new label warnings in 2022.
The first of what could be many Suboxone tooth decay lawsuits to come was filed this week by an Ohio man, claiming that a version of the opioid addiction treatment designed to dissolve in the mouth causes tooth decay and permanent dental damage, due to its high acidity.
The complaint (PDF) was filed by David Sorensen this week in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, pursuing claims against Indivior, Inc., Aquestive Therapeutics, MonoSol Rx, Inc. and Beckitt Benckiser LLC as defendants.
Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) is a drug first approved in 2002 to treat recovering opioid addicts; helping them avoid withdrawal symptoms while they undergo therapy to help them break their addiction.
In January 2022, the FDA warned there had been more than 300 cases of tooth decay and dental problems linked to Suboxone and buprenorphine drugs, most commonly involving users in their 40s. However, the tooth decay problems have also been seen among those as young as 18 years old, with some of the dental damage from Suboxone reported as soon as two weeks after beginning treatment.
Later that year, due to concerns about Suboxone and tooth decay side effects, the FDA mandated an update to the prescribing information for all buprenorphine products meant to dissolve in the mouth, including Suboxone films and tablets.
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According to the Suboxone lawsuit, the manufacturer changed the prescribing information to add warnings about the risk of dental problem, but did not add it to the medication guide most commonly seen by patients.
Sorensen indicates he became addicted to opioids after using them for pain management treatment and was subsequently prescribed Suboxone to treat his addiction. As a result of his use of Suboxone, the lawsuit claims Sorensen now suffers from permanent tooth decay and has needed to undergo extensive dental work as a result.
The lawsuit indicates Indivior knew about the Suboxone tooth decay risks long before the FDA warning, but failed to adequately warn physicians or patients. By the end of 2010, the manufacturer had submitted at least 20 reports to the FDA of patients who suffered tooth decay after using Suboxone.
Case reports linking Suboxone tablets to dental health problems began to also be reported in medical literature in 2012. One case study by Harvard researchers identified 11 patients who suffered worsening dental health at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston between just May and November 2012.
Patients reportedly suffered cracked teeth, an increased need for fillings, crown replacements, root canals and tooth extractions. Researchers blamed the decay on prolonged contact with Suboxone, which is acidic in nature and can damage tooth enamel.
As of June 2022, the manufacturers were aware of about 150 reports of Suboxone dental damage, but failed to add additional label warnings until required by the FDA, the lawsuit claims.
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Suboxone Lawsuit Points to Deceptive Marketing Tactics
Originally designed as a dissolving pill, the drug manufacturer allegedly waited until its patent exclusivity expired, allowing generic versions of Suboxone to hit the market, before introducing a dissolving film version in 2009. The lawsuit claims the introduction of Suboxone film, which is placed under the tongue and rapidly introduced in the patient’s blood stream, was actually done to avoid generic competition and extend patent protections, not to benefit patients..
The FDA expressed concerns about the risk of pediatric exposure, however the agency approved the film version of Suboxone in August 2010. This gave the manufacturer another three years of exclusivity until August 2013. Just a month before that patent exclusivity expired, the manufacturer presented another version of the drug.
“Defendants executed a monopolistic strategy known as a product hop from sublingual Suboxone tablets to sublingual Suboxone film for the purpose of foreclosing generic competition,” Sorensen’s lawsuit states. “A product hop involves modest reformulations of a brand-name drug prior to expiration of its market exclusivity for the purpose of stymieing generic competition and preserving monopoly profits.”
But the lawsuit indicates the manufacturers did not stop there.
The states and federal government accused the manufacturer of submitting a fraudulent petition to the FDA in September 2012, which claimed the Suboxone Tablet had to be discontinued due to safety concerns. However, regulators determined that, in actuality, the manufacturer sought to control supply and improperly inflate Suboxone pricing, including what state Medicaid programs paid for it.
In 2019, Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals reached a $700 million settlement with the federal government and states over Suboxone Medicaid fraud allegations. Indivior spun off from the company shortly afterwards and reached a $600 million Suboxone settlement agreement with the Justice Department in 2020, to resolve claims of aggressive and deceptive marketing. Then, in 2021, the company agreed to pay another $300 million to settle similar claims filed by all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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71 Comments
ChristineSeptember 16, 2024 at 2:42 am
My teeth have started decaying when I started talking the suboxene films my teeth are stained and still decaying also had about 4 teeth pulled
DianaJune 12, 2024 at 9:25 pm
some people say they don’t care about the Compensation I care about it. I would like to fix my teeth in the front and it looks very ugly and I get my fixed. If I get you by a lawyer, I’ll probably won’t even get enough of my teeth fixed on the 4 teeth that arr messed up!
LeeMay 21, 2024 at 8:44 pm
I don’t care about any kind of compensation. I just want my teeth repaired or implants. I can’t eat or chew or anything.
HayleyMay 18, 2024 at 12:50 am
I have endured everything and everyone’s review that they have said about the tooth decay to my teeth just falling apart. Well, look at my mouth and see what the Suboxone has done to it. It makes me sick to know that they would prescribe medication for recovering because the medication is here to help us but it did nothing but decrease the ability to smile because of what our teeth look like. The [Show More]I have endured everything and everyone’s review that they have said about the tooth decay to my teeth just falling apart. Well, look at my mouth and see what the Suboxone has done to it. It makes me sick to know that they would prescribe medication for recovering because the medication is here to help us but it did nothing but decrease the ability to smile because of what our teeth look like. The FDA of the FDA should’ve known better especially knowing people like us would think it was safe to take not knowing that it would ruin the best part of someone’s face smile. I’m writing a review because there’s more people out there that need help and someone needs to be an advocate because I’ve already filled this out once and got denied and I don’t understand why because I’ve been on the medication for 15 years and I need help, my sister is on methadone and she got Suboxone and I’m not able to get help so I’m hoping that I can be a advocate to anyone that’s on Suboxone or tax and the same thing is happening. It’s painful and when you go to the dentist, they look like you’re because you’re an attic and it’s not fair , especially when you’re sad thank you for letting me put a. I’ll be very grateful. Someone can get back with me. Thank you. Hope you have a great weekend and hope to hear back from someone soon. Sincerely Hayley Lowe.
BonnieApril 27, 2024 at 10:01 am
I see many people saying methadone should be here as well. It's different. Many medications can hurt your teeth after years of use methadone included. Suboxone was very different, though. I had beautiful teeth always went to dentist...started Suboxone around 2004/2005. Then the root canals started and teeth breaking....over a few years time the change was dramatic.. I complained to my Suboxone doc[Show More]I see many people saying methadone should be here as well. It's different. Many medications can hurt your teeth after years of use methadone included. Suboxone was very different, though. I had beautiful teeth always went to dentist...started Suboxone around 2004/2005. Then the root canals started and teeth breaking....over a few years time the change was dramatic.. I complained to my Suboxone doctor they said it wasn't Suboxone. I went off of it after 8 or 9 years. My teeth continued to suffer and I have had to undergo extensive, expensive dental work and denture....cannot afford the treatment I really need. Took a loan for part of it. Suboxone I always wondered if it was the culprit and when I saw this ad today I said. Right...I knew it all a long....wish I had been warned.
jessicaApril 3, 2024 at 2:59 pm
Yes I definitely think methadone should be on here I've been on methadone for a long time at least 7 8 years and I've never heard of anything about your teeth going bad with methadone but every since I have been on it my teeth have fell out cracked broke rotten and it started once I started taking the methadone I used to do heroin and my teeth was never like this I think for sure methadone should [Show More]Yes I definitely think methadone should be on here I've been on methadone for a long time at least 7 8 years and I've never heard of anything about your teeth going bad with methadone but every since I have been on it my teeth have fell out cracked broke rotten and it started once I started taking the methadone I used to do heroin and my teeth was never like this I think for sure methadone should be on here as well
jessicaApril 3, 2024 at 2:49 pm
Yes I definitely think methadone should be on here I've been on methadone for a long time at least 7 8 years and I've never heard of anything about your teeth going bad with methadone but every since I have been on it my teeth have fell out cracked broke rotten and it started once I started taking the methadone I used to do heroin and my teeth was never like this I think for sure methadone should [Show More]Yes I definitely think methadone should be on here I've been on methadone for a long time at least 7 8 years and I've never heard of anything about your teeth going bad with methadone but every since I have been on it my teeth have fell out cracked broke rotten and it started once I started taking the methadone I used to do heroin and my teeth was never like this I think for sure methadone should be on here as well
LeahDecember 1, 2023 at 9:47 am
This lawsuit should be for methadone as well not just a box suboxone. The clinics did not tell us that the methadone was gonna rot. Our teeth out really hope you guys choose to go on both. Not just the one you'll benefit from it trust me.
GeorgetteNovember 23, 2023 at 11:53 am
I agree with the other comments that Methadone should be added to this lawsuit because No doctor ive ever went to ever warned of tooth decay from taking Methadone. Ive been on methadone since 2010 and the clinic i go to has never warned about the amount of tooth decay that will happen. I barely have any teeth anymore and before i got on methadone I had pretty teeth. Now my mouth literally looks li[Show More]I agree with the other comments that Methadone should be added to this lawsuit because No doctor ive ever went to ever warned of tooth decay from taking Methadone. Ive been on methadone since 2010 and the clinic i go to has never warned about the amount of tooth decay that will happen. I barely have any teeth anymore and before i got on methadone I had pretty teeth. Now my mouth literally looks like a smoke Methamphetamine for a living. I work in retail and it's extremely embarrassing to talk to people because of how bad my teeth are now. My problems with my teeth didn't start til i began taking methadone and it started about 3-6 months after being on methadone. Its sad when your trying to better your life and all the sudden you start losing teeth like you've been cursed by a witch or something. I wont take pictures anymore its really depressing especially when you cant afford to even go to a dentist to get it fixed. Its extremely depressing. METHADONE should be added to the lawsuit!
HeatherNovember 22, 2023 at 7:00 am
I been took for over one year and noticed it took a huge decay started with my caps and then my teeth cracking.
KimberlyNovember 20, 2023 at 1:45 pm
I’ve been on Suboxone since the year of we have power of 2019, I had perfect theeth were white they were straight I had no problems and now all my teeth of crumbled. I have no front teeth no bottom teeth hardly and when I brush my teeth the other day I had a whole tooth fall out. My teeth are crumbling from the inside out. My gums hurt there’s sore I can’t eat and this is all because it’s because [Show More]I’ve been on Suboxone since the year of we have power of 2019, I had perfect theeth were white they were straight I had no problems and now all my teeth of crumbled. I have no front teeth no bottom teeth hardly and when I brush my teeth the other day I had a whole tooth fall out. My teeth are crumbling from the inside out. My gums hurt there’s sore I can’t eat and this is all because it’s because of suboxone . Can you please help me I want to get my smile back.
LuanneNovember 7, 2023 at 6:11 pm
I've never taken Suboxin but take methadone for chronic pain. All my teeth except for two have died from the inside out. Broken teeth just break off while eating. It's totally destroyed my life.
JasonNovember 2, 2023 at 6:38 pm
On Suboxone since 2009, no back. Horrible decay mostly below gum line . Always took great care of my teeth. Now I'm considering dentures at 37
KeithOctober 20, 2023 at 1:51 pm
I had problems with my teeth after using suboxone for about a year a few years ago. Did not think too much about it really. About a year ago took suboxone again for about 6 months or so. Now again I am having problems with my teeth and actually going to have a couple extracted. If I had known about suboxone films causing problems with their clients teeth I would have used the pills or maybe rethou[Show More]I had problems with my teeth after using suboxone for about a year a few years ago. Did not think too much about it really. About a year ago took suboxone again for about 6 months or so. Now again I am having problems with my teeth and actually going to have a couple extracted. If I had known about suboxone films causing problems with their clients teeth I would have used the pills or maybe rethought my using at all. Would have been nice to at least know that tooth decay was a side effect of use.
JoeOctober 14, 2023 at 1:14 pm
I started suboxone approximately 14+ years ago. I was hooked on prescription drugs. I never took street drugs. Before I had all my teeth, I was always complemented how nice my smile was. However, after taking subs. When I would go to the dentist for cleanings the dentist would tell me I needed several extractions. I was to the point of dreading going to my dentist. I have had 8 teeth pulled. Just [Show More]I started suboxone approximately 14+ years ago. I was hooked on prescription drugs. I never took street drugs. Before I had all my teeth, I was always complemented how nice my smile was. However, after taking subs. When I would go to the dentist for cleanings the dentist would tell me I needed several extractions. I was to the point of dreading going to my dentist. I have had 8 teeth pulled. Just last week I went to a new dentist. She informed me that I needed 12 more teeth pulled plus a root canal and crown. She recommended an oral surgeon to do the extractions plus bone loss. Her estimate is $6k+. No telling what it would cost to have my teeth pulled. She said all of the decay was below the gum line. I looked up to see if there was anyone else with this problem. I choose a firm that has teamed up with others. After talking with the paralegal for 45 minutes. She called back after about a week. She informed me that the attorney had decided to take my case. Suboxone is a money racket. I have never had one doctor asked me I was ready to taper down. I wish everyone what they deserve! God Bless!
waylandOctober 13, 2023 at 10:40 pm
i have cancer and was on percets but was in jail so they changed it to suxboxone pills and my teeth started getting rotten and cracking and falling out couldn’t furgure why till i seen this
JasonOctober 13, 2023 at 9:22 am
Methadone/Methadose should be added as a lawsuit as well!!! I was taking the pill form of methadone for about 13 years, then the clinic stopped buying them and instead started using the liquid form of Methadose. Within a year my teeth were decaying and rotting away! I also have broken teeth. I was proud of my smile! I took and still take, great care of my teeth, as that was my best attribute! Now [Show More]Methadone/Methadose should be added as a lawsuit as well!!! I was taking the pill form of methadone for about 13 years, then the clinic stopped buying them and instead started using the liquid form of Methadose. Within a year my teeth were decaying and rotting away! I also have broken teeth. I was proud of my smile! I took and still take, great care of my teeth, as that was my best attribute! Now I have to cover my mouth, or keep my lips over my teeth when I smile!
MarkOctober 10, 2023 at 12:55 pm
It's been about 15 years with this tooth problem all my front teeth are falling out cracking breaking rotting and it's terrible and I've never had these problems before I don't know what to say I heard about the Buford orphan and Suboxone use so I gave this so I'll look at
AlanOctober 6, 2023 at 11:45 pm
I am 45 years old, had braces as a teen, and good dental care my whole life. Despite this, I have recently had allot of teeth pulled and I'm waiting to be fitted with dentures and a partial. I have been taking suboxone since 2009. If there was ever a case, I've got it. Please contact me with info on how to proceed.
MistyOctober 6, 2023 at 9:35 am
Had I known that I would lose all of my teeth and gave full dentures by 45. I would have never taken a single Suboxone. I have looked into dental implants to be able to at least eat comfortably again.
DanielOctober 3, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Shortly after beginning Suboxone treatment I began have issues with my teeth. I went from having no cavities at checkups to several severe cavities, toothaches and gums recessed. Since I have had 2 teeth removed, 1 root canal and 3 crowns, in addition to many filled cavities. I’m currently on track to have dentures before I’m 40.
RichardSeptember 29, 2023 at 3:43 pm
Been on suboxone for 6 years or longer ..now i dont have any teeth ..i am 50 years old ..crazy shit ..really..
JonathanSeptember 28, 2023 at 5:22 pm
I was on Suboxone for nearly 13 yrs all my back teeth are gone or cracked.jon,new.mexico
CraigSeptember 28, 2023 at 4:11 pm
I have been on suboxone off and on since 2006. I have had a lot of dental issues ever since. I used to have beautiful teeth before I started suboxone. It has ruined my nice teeth and now I'm extremely embarrassed to smile in front of anyone. I sure hope that people like me are going to get compensated for all the pain and suffering that has been caused by this drug.
James DSeptember 28, 2023 at 4:06 pm
Been taking Buphenorphine sublingual tablets since 2016. Highly acidic and bad on the teeth.
MarySeptember 28, 2023 at 3:29 pm
I was on Suboxone from approximately 2007 until 2021. I was prescribed it for pain yet it caused most of my teeth to literally fall out. I have gone to the dentist every 6 months for most of my life but they couldn’t do anything to save my teeth. Getting off Suboxone was more difficult than getting off the fentanyl patch. I feel the pain clinic dragged it on to collect insurance money.
JackieSeptember 28, 2023 at 2:18 pm
I had beautiful teeth all my life until Suboxone came into the picture. No cavities ever until approximately 50 years old and had one. I had been on prolonged prescribed use of opioids due to chronic pain and numerous neck surgeries since 1996. Approximately 2012 (?) I was prescribed Suboxone strips. I was on that for many years until about 2022 when I had learned of the damage caused from this a[Show More]I had beautiful teeth all my life until Suboxone came into the picture. No cavities ever until approximately 50 years old and had one. I had been on prolonged prescribed use of opioids due to chronic pain and numerous neck surgeries since 1996. Approximately 2012 (?) I was prescribed Suboxone strips. I was on that for many years until about 2022 when I had learned of the damage caused from this and requested that my doctor take me off the Suboxone. I am living with many roots in my mouth, no teeth and I don’t smile anymore either. It’s very embarrassing. I am starting soon I hope to get these all removed but in the meantime it is very painful. DONT EVER USE SUBOXONE!!!
rickSeptember 28, 2023 at 11:11 am
same has happened to me....been on suboxone for couple years and just got warned about it couple months ago
CorinaSeptember 28, 2023 at 10:03 am
I have been taking soboxne for 6 years and it has rotted out all of my back teeth and behind my front teeth. I am so embarrassed to smile and I can't chew anything hardly because I don't have any back teeth. It has ruined my life. I would of never started taking soboxne had I known it would have rotted out all my teeth. I'm from missouri.
GregSeptember 28, 2023 at 9:02 am
Recovering from covid with pneumonia, I first noticed a slight dent in a lower molar right at the gum line. At first I blamed it on covid. But after I came out of my covid daze I noticed the dent or crack was getting worse (bigger). I have been on subboxone for nearly three years now. At my 6 month dental appointment, the first thing I addressed was that crack in my lower molar. At first he said[Show More]Recovering from covid with pneumonia, I first noticed a slight dent in a lower molar right at the gum line. At first I blamed it on covid. But after I came out of my covid daze I noticed the dent or crack was getting worse (bigger). I have been on subboxone for nearly three years now. At my 6 month dental appointment, the first thing I addressed was that crack in my lower molar. At first he said it was some type of dent that was showing up because of a receding gum. But when my dentist came in the second thing he did was to send me back to the X-ray machine that takes a picture of your entire mouth. He said “what happened, Greg) I said what do you mean? He says all my back teeth on the bottom (7) gotta come out. I was stunned to the point of speechless. One came out that day , the remaining 6 have to be surgically removed. My dentist didn’t even know that suboxone was ruining teeth. He says “ are you brushing adequately “ - Really, I’m 65 years old of course I brush regularly. There’s absolutely no warnings on my pill bottle, how are we supposed to know what this little pill was doing to our teeth. My own Dr wasn’t even aware of the suboxone teeth killing activity. Live and learn Experience comes with a high cost attached to it. Thank you for reading my rant!
KirbySeptember 28, 2023 at 8:56 am
Sebastian has completely rotted my teeth out, I've been dealing with it for the last 2 years I've never had no problem with my teeth until I went on suboxone now I am losing teeth at a rapid rate my gums hurt my teeth hurt my mouth hurts if I knew what. I knew today I would have never went on subacs and almost 3 years ago. Yes, I have 4 years of sobriety but no one would have took to get it I woul[Show More]Sebastian has completely rotted my teeth out, I've been dealing with it for the last 2 years I've never had no problem with my teeth until I went on suboxone now I am losing teeth at a rapid rate my gums hurt my teeth hurt my mouth hurts if I knew what. I knew today I would have never went on subacs and almost 3 years ago. Yes, I have 4 years of sobriety but no one would have took to get it I would have just tried to do it through a 12 step program and not went on suboxing because suboxone is not worth it. It's took too much from it, it's physically and emotionally damaging my whole body. Like my mouth hurts every day all day. I'm dealing with 7 bad teeth right now and it is just I can't eat nothing, I have to suck everything through a straw and I'm over it. I've been over it. Here I get my life back and get things straight now and now the medication that helps me is destroyeding every tooth in my head like they lied to us. And I don't like being allowed to wish that I'd never went on suboxone
AprilSeptember 28, 2023 at 8:02 am
I been taking this for over 3 years and only have a few teeth left. Cracking and splitting and breaking. Never knew this would have came about. And hard with no insurance. So sucks for me and my looks on my smile. Have to cover mouth it's so embarrassing. I sure would like to learn more from an attorney...
StuartSeptember 28, 2023 at 5:23 am
I have been on Suboxone for 14 yes and have had rotting teeth from it.
KimberleySeptember 28, 2023 at 2:29 am
My teeth were eventually all pulled due to the pills and films dissolving in my mouth was prescribed suboxen for years
DavidSeptember 28, 2023 at 12:43 am
Why am I just finding out about this? This is something that my Dr should have informed me about. Have noticed that my teeth are hurting and some are loose feeling and have lost 2 in the same week in previous months.
MissySeptember 27, 2023 at 11:06 pm
I have very bad teeth pain I just have pieces of my bottom teeth now! I knew something was causing this. The drug is evil all the way around
GregorySeptember 27, 2023 at 9:36 pm
Need lawyer for tooth decay i have 10 teeth all rid left due to being on these 10 years.
HeatherSeptember 27, 2023 at 9:31 pm
11 yrs off and on Suboxone and have severe dental issues plus teeth that fell out chip or broke
AlexandraSeptember 27, 2023 at 9:08 pm
I have been on Suboxone for almost 8 yrs now when I started my Suboxone it was great I didn't feel like I had to use I still don't 8 years later which has been good for me with one relapse I have lost all my teeth in my mouth since I've been on Suboxone and when I have bad toothaches to compensate with my Suboxone I would take more the withdrawal is horrible it's worse than using drugs
HarrySeptember 27, 2023 at 8:32 pm
My problem is with methadone.I've been on it for 6 years,lost 4 teeth & I have 4 more that are rotten, broken, decayed & need to be removed.Once I do that I'll have 4 teeth left in my mouth.As with all drug addicts I'm poor & can't afford proper dental care.
MichelleSeptember 27, 2023 at 8:21 pm
We deserve justice,we were denied truth.
HeatherSeptember 27, 2023 at 7:01 pm
Been on suboxen for 4 years an all my top teeth have broken off an decayed it's so embarrassing I'm trying to find a oral surgeon to pull all so I can get dentures but hard with state insurance
MauriceSeptember 27, 2023 at 6:59 pm
My teeth are falling out and decaying I’ve only been on suboxine 2 months.
TeriSeptember 27, 2023 at 6:07 pm
I have been on Suboxone for a year now and so far haven't noticed my teeth going bad because of Suboxone. But they have been going bad since I was using other drugs. But what can I do to prevent my teeth from rotting from Suboxone? Because it's keeping me sober and out of trouble so I guess rotten teeth is a risk I'm willing to take. But what is the secret to combatting this side effect?
RaymondSeptember 27, 2023 at 5:40 pm
Suboxone destroyed My mouth. Was on it for years. It happens fast too. I now have to get complete dentures. Upper and lower. Hopefully they will pay up and help others get a beautiful smile to go with there sober life.
AdamSeptember 27, 2023 at 4:18 pm
18 years and no teeth at all just got the others took out 3 months ago with IV sedation it's a life saver the medication but it did take all my teeth hade Three left that was hurting now there all out Gibson family
AndrewSeptember 27, 2023 at 4:13 pm
Suboxone has absolutely ruined my life. Not just physically but mentally and now sadly I am stuck at the hands of this medication
EricSeptember 27, 2023 at 3:36 pm
Suboxone is horrible on your teeth I was only on it for 6 months and it completely rotted out one of my tooth been on methadone for 18 years it is medication like Suboxone for opiate addiction and hit his run my teeth I don't got too many good ones left and at the clinic I go to 99 people out of 100 has got rotten teeth missing teeth or no teeth so it's something definitely with the them types of [Show More]Suboxone is horrible on your teeth I was only on it for 6 months and it completely rotted out one of my tooth been on methadone for 18 years it is medication like Suboxone for opiate addiction and hit his run my teeth I don't got too many good ones left and at the clinic I go to 99 people out of 100 has got rotten teeth missing teeth or no teeth so it's something definitely with the them types of medication getting stuck in your teeth and taking out the calcium out of your teeth but the doctors tell you that it does not bother your teeth which is a lie because my dentist told me it definitely bothers your teeth
DonaldSeptember 27, 2023 at 3:17 pm
I've had to have teeth pulled due to decay from suboxone. Dental care is becoming expensive due to out of pocket cost. I still need extensive work done as I've been on suboxone for multiple years, but I can't afford to have Dental work done as my insurance doesn't cover all dental expenses.
DerrickEilandSeptember 27, 2023 at 2:24 pm
Been on suboxone for years on and off, have tooth problems, and didn't know until recently that it can cause tooth decay, too bad for me
StaceySeptember 27, 2023 at 2:22 pm
Have had many dental problems.
KathySeptember 27, 2023 at 2:13 pm
I am a person who loves to smile, but I can't, I'm so embarrassed by my mouth having very little teeth in it. Yes I've been an Addict half my life, I don't like to say I'm recovered, I say I'm no longer using the Pain Medicine I use to use, my feelings are, if a person such as myself thinks there recovered or better, they can do the things they did before, being an addict, we can't do or think lik[Show More]I am a person who loves to smile, but I can't, I'm so embarrassed by my mouth having very little teeth in it. Yes I've been an Addict half my life, I don't like to say I'm recovered, I say I'm no longer using the Pain Medicine I use to use, my feelings are, if a person such as myself thinks there recovered or better, they can do the things they did before, being an addict, we can't do or think like that. What I thought was weird when I started Suboxone so many years ago, and yes, I was on it a long time, I had to keep going to the dentist, it was Never like that before. Then my teeth started cracking, breaking off, falling out, I can't tell you how embarrassing all this is. I didn't even know this, how can they keep things like this from people like ourselves who are trying to just live day to day, I just want my Smile Back, it might not mean much or even anything to the Drug Companies, but any happiness we can get living One Day At a Time or just living, is an accomplishment to all of us.
LaurelSeptember 27, 2023 at 1:47 pm
Yes. Resulted in rapid decay of teeth. Fractures were beyond dental repair, with dentures being required.
TylerSeptember 27, 2023 at 1:17 pm
I suffer from tooth decay right now and have been taking suboxen for over a year. I just now became aware of this issue about two weeks ago. My teeth are rotting out of my mouth as we speak. I never would have started suboxen had I known about this sooner. I’m from Washington state
MikeSeptember 27, 2023 at 1:02 pm
I have lost top and bottom teeth/ did not hnows about this till l read the article thanks
MatthewSeptember 27, 2023 at 12:42 pm
I was on Suboxone for about 4 years. My teeth decayed do bad that I have done about $5000 worth of work and I'm still not done
HeatherSeptember 27, 2023 at 12:03 pm
I have suffered significant damage to my teeth because of this medication as well. I know plenty of people who have as well.
ShannonSeptember 27, 2023 at 11:40 am
I got on Suboxone after I had my daughter. My teeth are in Bad shape and I had no idea it was from this medication. I often have extra sensitivity and the enamel comes off exposing the nerves.
RogerSeptember 27, 2023 at 11:20 am
I suffer from tooth decay now today an I been using suboxene since it pretty much came out an I been to the dentist numerous times. I actually have a dentist appointment tomorrow. I never knew that my teeth problems were effected by this but now I know an I want to take action. Anyone that can help please contact me.
RobertSeptember 27, 2023 at 11:01 am
Good teeth going bad.
NicholasSeptember 27, 2023 at 10:57 am
I Was in a motorcycle accident back in 2011 and was prescribed Percocet for the pain , I was on Percocet for more then 8 months , I knew something was wrong when I got sick when trying to quit them, I did some research and found out I was addicted to them, all of my life I had great teeth , I brushed 2 -3 times a day and a great smile, I didn't want to go through withdrawals so I was introduced to[Show More]I Was in a motorcycle accident back in 2011 and was prescribed Percocet for the pain , I was on Percocet for more then 8 months , I knew something was wrong when I got sick when trying to quit them, I did some research and found out I was addicted to them, all of my life I had great teeth , I brushed 2 -3 times a day and a great smile, I didn't want to go through withdrawals so I was introduced to Suboxone and I was on them for well over 2 years, little did I know I noticed that I would get tooth aches and they became loose After going to the dentist I learned that I had a bad case of tooth decay , like I said there was never a problem with my teeth, and I was never told that Suboxone would damage my teeth and bones, as of today in 2023 I had to have all my teeth removed and I was told that Suboxone was the cause of it. having had all my teeth removed has caused me to go through a bad depression, I could not efford implants so I had to go with dentures, they look somewhat ok but it is like having a mouth full of crap somewhat like the boxers use to protect their teeth, when talking I have a bad lisp and cannot pronounce some words like normal people do, I don't like the way the dentures sit in my mouth so most of the time I don't even wear them, today I have low self esteem because I basically walk around toothless, I should of been told that their was a possibility that I could damage my teeth , yes it helped me with my withdrawals but I have no teeth and that's really bad, I would think twice about getting on Suboxone, and another thing is when it was time to get off of Suboxone I went through bad withdrawals and I had no other choice but to go to rehab for 37 days, I am not an addict and never was, I believe I deserve some kind of compensation of some sort , if I had to do all over again I would of never taken them to begin with.
JaesonSeptember 27, 2023 at 10:37 am
I've been on Suboxone since 2012 and since that time I've lost nearly all my tooth enamel and most of all my teeth have broken off and fell out
EricSeptember 27, 2023 at 10:25 am
I was on Suboxone for many years. I didn't realize my tooth decay was from Suboxone.
CrystalSeptember 27, 2023 at 10:10 am
Doctors put me on suboxone in 2016. I use to have a beautiful smile. Suboxone has messed up my teeth
DavidSeptember 27, 2023 at 9:54 am
I will like to no what could I do my teeth are all mest up I was taking this stuff for like one and half year
CandaceSeptember 27, 2023 at 9:43 am
I’ve been on suboxone since 2018 and my teeth have deteriorated! I can’t afford to fix them and I live in constant pain!
CrystalSeptember 27, 2023 at 8:55 am
Since I have been take suboxne I have have all my teeth destroyed they Crack and brake off I know it because the suboxne all my teeth was good until I started taken it
nicoleSeptember 27, 2023 at 8:37 am
i didnt know this
MichaelSeptember 27, 2023 at 8:33 am
I was put on Suboxone and didn't know anything about my teeth being in danger. I did learn that I was put on the medication when I shouldn't have been. A Physician told me I was an addict and needed it. Later I find out that since the poppy seed tea id been consuming for awhile was far far less opiates than the 16mg Suboxone. And that id stayed at the same dose id began with and it not causing any[Show More]I was put on Suboxone and didn't know anything about my teeth being in danger. I did learn that I was put on the medication when I shouldn't have been. A Physician told me I was an addict and needed it. Later I find out that since the poppy seed tea id been consuming for awhile was far far less opiates than the 16mg Suboxone. And that id stayed at the same dose id began with and it not causing any health troubles or negative consequences it didn't qualify as an addiction. Simply relief from a broken neck with spinal cord damage along with a unhealthy amount of other conditions that go along with it. Now I'm using something that is harmful to my health and has many negative consequences. Who's going to come along next pretending to help me just to take my money. I'm sure it's being formulated this very moment.
DawnSeptember 27, 2023 at 8:14 am
Omg! I had BEAUTIFUL teeth my whole life and couple years after starting suboxone they have gone to hell! I did not know about the link to suboxone until I just read this article!!! What should I do? Who do I contact?
TracySeptember 26, 2023 at 9:31 pm
My teeth started breaking and decaying all at once. One right after another. I could not understand why all of a sudden my teeth started breaking and decaying. I just recently went to a dentist and had to have four teeth pulled and then two cavities filled in my 2 front teeth. I have to go back again next month to have a filling. I’ve never had this kind of problems with my teeth.