If you or someone you love developed tooth decay, gum disease, or tooth loss after using Suboxone® Sublingual Film or other buprenorphine medications, you may be entitled to compensation.
The attorneys at Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, LLP are investigating claims nationwide against Indivior, the manufacturer of Suboxone, for failing to warn patients about serious dental risks.
Call (800) 675-8556 or contact us online for a free consultation.
Suboxone is a prescription medication combining buprenorphine and naloxone, approved in 2002 to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). It is administered sublingually (under the tongue) and has been a life-saving therapy for many struggling with addiction.
Recent reports and FDA findings have linked Suboxone’s acidic film formulation to dental problems, including cavities, enamel erosion, and tooth loss. Despite mounting evidence, meaningful warnings were not added to the label until June 2022.
The Suboxone litigation is rapidly evolving. A growing number of cases are consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL). For example, 54 plaintiffs recently filed a joint complaint alleging that Suboxone caused irreversible dental damage, including extractions and implants.
Plaintiffs claim that:
Suboxone’s acidic design damages teeth and gums
Manufacturers ignored reports and published studies linking the drug to oral health risks
Adequate warnings were delayed for years, despite a duty to protect patients
FDA data shows at least 305 cases of dental problems, including patients as young as 18 and as soon as 2 weeks after starting treatment. Among these cases:
113 reported two or more teeth affected
71 required extractions or major dental procedures
Common dental problems include:
Tooth decay and cavities
Tooth loss and oral infections
Gum disease (periodontitis)
Tooth sensitivity and enamel erosion
Suboxone lawsuits allege:
Failure to warn: Manufacturers did not update labeling or adequately inform doctors and patients about dental risks until 2022.
Defective design: The acidic film formulation is inherently harmful to teeth.
Negligence: Companies ignored internal reports and published studies linking Suboxone to dental injuries.
You may be eligible to file a claim if:
You used Suboxone Sublingual Film or other buprenorphine-containing medications
You suffered tooth decay, tooth loss, oral infections, gum disease, or required extractions or implants
Your dental injuries began during or after Suboxone use
Important: Each state has a statute of limitations, so act promptly.
Potential recoveries include:
Medical and dental expenses (fillings, root canals, crowns, implants)
Lost wages and reduced earning ability
Pain and suffering
Punitive damages if corporate misconduct is proven
Gather records: Keep prescriptions, dental records, and treatment bills.
Document injuries: Photos and dentist reports are helpful.
Seek legal counsel: An experienced Suboxone attorney can evaluate your claim and guide you through the process.
Our team has decades of experience handling pharmaceutical and product liability cases. We partner with top dental experts, offer no upfront fees, and fight aggressively for the compensation our clients deserve.
If you or someone you love has experienced severe dental problems after taking Suboxone, don’t wait.
Call (800) 675-8556 or fill out our online form to schedule a free, confidential consultation. We’ll fight to hold manufacturers accountable and help you secure the compensation you deserve.