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While an effective treatment for opioid withdrawal symptoms and opioid use disorder, physician-prescribed Suboxone film has been linked to significant dental problems.
When dissolved under the tongue, Suboxone exposes teeth to its acidic content, which can erode tooth enamel over time.
Many users were unaware of these risks as adequate warnings about these dental side effects were not provided until January 2022, when the FDA released a drug safety communication on the links between Suboxone and tooth decay.
Scientific studies and medical reports have increasingly indicated a link between Suboxone, particularly its sublingual film form, and tooth decay.
Research has shown that patients using Suboxone have a higher incidence of dental problems like cavities, enamel erosion, and gum disease compared to those using other opioid dependency treatments.
Studies attribute dental issues to the acidic nature of Suboxone, which, when dissolved in the mouth, weakens tooth enamel and leads to progressive oral health deterioration.
As a result, numerous individuals are now experiencing severe dental issues, leading to costly and extensive dental treatment.
This has prompted legal actions against the manufacturers, with claims that they failed to properly inform users and healthcare professionals about the potential for such harmful dental effects.
How Does Suboxone Cause Permanent Tooth Decay?
Suboxone has been linked to permanent tooth decay due to its acidic nature.
Suboxone tablets and the sublingual buprenorphine film form of Suboxone have both been linked to an increased risk of dental problems.
Buprenorphine medicines dissolved under the tongue, as directed, expose the teeth directly to its acidic content.
Prolonged exposure to Suboxone’s acidity can gradually erode the tooth enamel, which is the hard, protective outer layer of the teeth.
As the enamel wears away, teeth become more vulnerable to decay, leading to the formation of dental caries and potentially more severe dental issues.
Over time, if left untreated, these dental issues can lead to irreversible damage, such as tooth loss or the need for extensive dental restoration work.
Many individuals were not aware of these risks before 2022, as adequate warnings about the potential for dental injuries were not included with the medication, contributing to the permanence and severity of the dental issues experienced.
