Suboxone, a medication used to treat opioid dependence, has been linked to serious dental problems. Many users have experienced tooth decay, enamel erosion, cavities, dry mouth, and even tooth loss. These issues often emerge months into treatment and can cause significant pain and financial strain.
Dental damage linked to Suboxone seems tied to multiple factors. The sublingual film form of Suboxone is acidic, about as acidic as vinegar, and stays in contact with teeth for 30 minutes or longer as it dissolves. This ongoing exposure can erode enamel. Meanwhile, Suboxone often causes dry mouth, reducing saliva’s protective role and raising decay risk.
If you or someone you know is dealing with dental damage from Suboxone, consider seeking help from legal experts handling tooth decay cases. These attorneys are focusing specifically on Suboxone-related dental injuries. They review cases where individuals weren’t adequately warned about risks, and they help file claims under product liability law.
What Are the Legal Claims About?
Claims often allege the drug maker, Indivior, knew, or should have known, about Suboxone film’s harmful effects on teeth but failed to warn patients or doctors. Plaintiffs cite delayed FDA warnings, which only added dental risk to Suboxone’s label in 2022 despite years of adverse events.
As of mid-2025, over 800–900 claims nationwide have been filed, leading to consolidation into multidistrict litigation (MDL) for more efficient handling. Trials are moving forward in federal courts.
You may qualify if you:
● Took Suboxone sublingual film (not just pills)
● Experienced severe tooth decay or related dental issues after starting treatment
● Had dental records showing pre-Suboxone oral health for comparison
● File within your state’s product-liability statute of limitations, typically 2–6 years, starting when you first noticed dental harm
What Compensation Is Possible?
Compensation may include:
● Medical and dental expenses – e.g., fillings, root canals, extractions
● Pain and suffering, covering physical discomfort and emotional distress
● Lost wages if treatment caused missed work
● Punitive damages are awarded in cases with strong evidence of intent or negligence.
If pursuing a legal claim, collect:
1. Dental records before and after Suboxone use.
2. Records of prescriptions and duration of Suboxone use.
3. Documentation of dental treatments and costs.
4. Photos of dental damage.
5. Notes on symptoms like dry mouth or enamel loss.
● Sublingual Suboxone film may damage teeth through acidity and dry mouth.
● Legal claims are focused on failure to warn of dental risks.
● Hundreds of lawsuits are consolidated for coordinated federal litigation.
● You may qualify if you used Suboxone films, suffered dental harm, and file within your state’s time limit.
● Possible compensation covers dental care, pain, and other damages.
