Patients Seek Justice for Harm from Hidden Dental Risks of Suboxone
Suboxone, a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone, has long been an essential medication for managing opioid use disorder (OUD), providing critical support to patients by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Though Suboxone has been effective for many, recent reports have highlighted a severe, unanticipated risk: dental damage that ranges from tooth decay to significant tooth loss. At CohenMalad, LLP, our experienced pharmaceutical drug attorneys are investigating these cases and offering free, confidential consultations to individuals affected by Suboxone-related dental injuries.
Suboxone works by combining buprenorphine, a partial opioid agonist, with naloxone, an opioid antagonist. This blend reduces withdrawal symptoms and curbs opioid cravings, making it a safer, effective tool for many managing OUD. Suboxone is typically administered as a dissolvable film placed under the tongue or inside the cheek, which helps patients avoid relapse by maintaining steady doses outside of inpatient facilities. However, while Suboxone has helped many people regain control over their lives, its risks were not fully disclosed—especially the possibility of serious dental complications.
For years, Suboxone users have reported unexpected and severe dental issues:
- rapid tooth decay
- cavities
- broken teeth
- serious infection that often requires dental interventions like crowns or extractions
The FDA, responding to the growing evidence, has now required new warnings on all buprenorphine-containing medications that dissolve in the mouth, but for many, this information comes too late. Suboxone’s manufacturers did not initially inform patients of these risks, leaving individuals vulnerable to lasting, costly damage.
CohenMalad, LLP Can Help
The experienced pharmaceutical drug team at CohenMalad, LLP is pursuing claims against Suboxone manufacturers for failing to warn the public about these dental risks, arguing that had patients been properly informed, they could have either sought alternative treatments or implemented preventive care. Individuals who have experienced severe dental issues, including tooth decay, loss, or significant structural damage as a result of Suboxone use, may be eligible for compensation. Our investigating attorneys are committed to helping clients recover damages for both the financial and emotional toll these injuries have caused.
If you or a loved one has suffered from severe dental damage linked to Suboxone, contact us today for a free, confidential case evaluation with one of our skilled pharmaceutical attorneys. We’re here to discuss your rights and help you seek the justice and compensation you deserve.
