The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! You signed something somewhere agreeing to treatment. I think there is a class action suit against the drugmaker for dental decay. Ive had to get therapy for depression and crippling social anxiety. Im determined to take back our dignity, and show our daughters how to advocate for themselves, fight for whats right, and expose what is wrong!! 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. Lol This can happen with anyone though. I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. I lost 3 teeth. Been on suboxone for 5 years teeth were in good shape and now I barley have any healthy teeth left. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. It is important to know that people respond differently to all medicines depending on their health, other medicines they are taking, the diseases they have, genetic factors, and many other reasons. I am going to check into filing a lawsuit, if not, a class action lawsuit against the makers of Buprenorphine! Ive started using my own voice about it and it keeps getting louder. 40k out of pocket dental work. Your dentist can customize a tooth decay prevention plan for you. Flash forward to 2020 and although my dental hygiene isnt the most stellar, Im going to need thousands in dental work. Health care professionals should be aware the benefits of buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks and are an important tool to treat OUD. mental health. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. We regained our lives past opioid addiction maintaining healthy lifestyles, enjoying our children and advancing in our careers. I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. 2 minor cavities but besides that perfect. 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. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! To make matters worse, I want to salvage what few teeth I have left and return to opioid analgesics but because of the new egregiously draconian laws surrounding buprenorphine use, no pain management will let me return to milder alternatives because they think you're a drug seeker. Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. Since taking Suboxone my implants have come loose and I have few bottom teeth. Nearly all of my once perfect teeth have cavities that the dentists won't even work on due to the damage done by the buprenorphine. The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousands of dollars. FTC Opioid Addiction Treatment Suboxone Lawsuit Claim Form Deadline: December 1, 2020 Who's Eligible: U.S. consumers who were prescribed Suboxone Film between March 1, 2013 and Feb. 28, 2019 are eligible to file a claim for this FTC settlement. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. Its not just our teeth thats missing, ..its our lives. But when my teeth started to break and researched it and said suboxone was the main cause of tooth decay. I had perfect teeth. I was spending $400 a month early on. So I guess genetics, having children, and too much coffee with sweetener and creamer are to blame?! If you have a class action lawsuit going, I volunteer as your star witness. 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 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 have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. 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. I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3907320/, Sublingual Buprenorphine and Dental Problems: A Case Series, My teeth were horrible from meth and heroin use prior to subs. 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. Not anymore and I feel sick all the time from my teeth being so bad. Lawyers are reviewing Cartiva lawsuits for individuals who experienced complications after receiving the toe implant. People could start by telling the truth. There were ZERO articles linking the tooth decay(actually denying it). Suboxone is sold in dosages of 30 pills or a supply of two days, depending on the type of sublingual film (the small plastic film is thin, square shaped, and unobtrusive). The agency recommends patients take a large sip of water,. I couldnt even imagine the # of people who would sign up. 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. 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. Had all my top teeth pulled year ago. Ive been on suboxone for over 6 years and my teeth are making me sick now because they are rotting away. The cherry on top of all this is dealing with tooth pain every time another tooth breaks in half, I began taking suboxone in 2007, I have never taken more than a 1/4 of a strip at a time, I have lost all the top molars on one side of my mouth, 2 on the other, all the teeth along my gum line are black, and the only 2 teeth I have left that fit together and can chew with, are completely hollowed out and I'm unable to chew anything hot, cold, or crunchy at all. No withdrawals! I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone. At the very least Big Pharma should be paying for all of our dental care. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. Someone needs to be held accountable in this because my dentist bills itself have cost me so much. I was never warned. Theres a lawsuit being made for tooth decay,. I'm 38 yes old and it has ruined everything about my life! I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to ge[Show More]I have been on suboxone since 2014. I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. [Show More]Listen NONE of us were warned. Been on Suboxone since 2007, 15 yrs Five or six years ago notice that my teeth were shrinking losing a little by little now I have a little Chiclets in the front of my mouth I have trouble with smiling I cover my teeth in my top lip and a smile now looking for a lawsuit to get my teeth fixed dont get me wrong its a box and save my life but back then I didnt know my teeth were gonna be destroye, Been on Suboxone since 2007, 15 yrs Five or six years ago notice that my teeth were shrinking losing a little by little now I have a little Chiclets in the front of my mouth I have trouble with smiling I cover my teeth in my top lip and a smile now looking for a lawsuit to get my teeth fixed dont get me wrong its a box and save my life but back then I didnt know my teeth were gonna be destroyed because of it please help, 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..? I've had to go thru so much pain during some of my visits, I need to go more and I'm just so damn scared!!! The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. The FDA's Drug Review Process: Ensuring Drugs Are Safe and Effective Think It Through: Managing the Benefits and Risks of Medicines Contact FDA For More Info 855-543-DRUG (3784) and press 4. The medication helped save my life b[Show More]I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. Similac and Enfamil Cow's Milk Formula Caused Preterm Infant To Develop NEC, Lawsuit Claims, Lawsuit Against Hair Relaxer Manufacturers Alleges Black Women Targeted, Without Disclosing Cancer Risks, Paraquat Health Side Effects Hidden By Syngenta Since 1950s, Uncovered Documents Reveal. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. 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. But after hearing this maybe there is something else going on. Am J Addict 2012;21:494-5. Im a single mom to a child with autism on a fixed income so to say it has been hard is an understatement. 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". before the suboxone my teeth were in decent shape and now its problem after problem! A new mouth you say? They should be held accountable. I have been on and off of suboxone for over 10 years. I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. I cant afford to even begin to have my mouth fixed!! I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. Countless hours of pain and suffering, I have been taking suboxone for along time. According to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), MAT has been shown to be effective in improving patient survival, decreasing opioid use, and allowing patients to live a self-directed life, including the ability to gain and maintain employment. I am so depressed about my teeth. I've been in Suboxone since 2012. 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. In particular, the comprehensive MAT approach of buprenorphine combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies is often one of the most effective ways to treat OUD, and can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose.