Suboxone helps people recover from opioid addiction by easing withdrawal symptoms and reducing cravings. It’s often used in long-term treatment plans and comes as a film or tablet placed under the tongue.
But lately, more users have reported serious dental problems while using it. From rapid tooth decay to gum disease and tooth loss, the concerns keep growing. As a result, many are suing the drug’s manufacturers.
If you're wondering whether you meet the eligibility criteria for filing a Suboxone tooth decay lawsuit, you're in the right place. This guide explains what qualifies someone to take legal action and what kind of compensation may be available.
If you’ve experienced dental issues after using Suboxone, contact the team at Lawsuit Legal News (LLN) for a free consultation.
Who Qualifies for a Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit?
- You used Suboxone (especially the sublingual film) as prescribed by a healthcare provider
- You developed serious dental injuries such as multiple cavities, tooth decay, gum disease, or tooth loss
- You had no significant pre-existing dental problems before using Suboxone
- There’s a clear timeline linking Suboxone use to your dental damage
- You have medical/dental records supporting your condition and treatment
- You are still within your state’s statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit
- Expert testimony can reasonably connect your injuries to Suboxone use
- The manufacturer failed to adequately warn you or your doctor about the dental risks
What Is Suboxone and How Does it Affect Dental Health?
Suboxone is a combination of two drugs—buprenorphine and naloxone. It helps manage opioid dependence by activating the same brain receptors as opioids, but with a lower risk of misuse. Most people take it by placing a film or tablet under their tongue to dissolve.
That method of delivery is where trouble starts for dental health. When the film or tablet dissolves, it creates an acidic environment inside the mouth. That acid can wear away enamel, dry out the mouth, and leave teeth vulnerable to decay. Unlike brushing your teeth too hard or skipping dentist visits, this damage can happen even with good hygiene.
Researchers and the FDA have linked Suboxone to dental problems. In fact, the FDA issued a public warning in 2022 about the risk. Common problems include:
- Tooth decay and cavities
- Gum inflammation
- Tooth fractures
- Infections
- Tooth loss
Who Qualifies for a Suboxone Lawsuit?
To qualify, you’ll need proof that you used Suboxone. This usually means pharmacy records, doctor’s prescriptions, or medical history showing Suboxone treatment.
Significant Dental Damage
Minor issues like a single cavity may not be enough. Lawsuits generally involve major dental harm—such as multiple decayed teeth, root canals, gum disease, or tooth loss—requiring extensive dental care.
Temporal Connection Between Use and Damage
There should be a clear link in time between starting Suboxone and the onset of dental problems. For example, if your teeth were fine before treatment and problems began during or soon after starting the drug, that timing supports your case.
No Pre-existing Dental Conditions
You may not qualify if you had serious dental issues before taking Suboxone. The damage must be new or clearly worsened by the medication.
Meeting Statute of Limitations Requirements
Each state has a deadline for filing a lawsuit. If too much time passes, you could lose the right to file—even with strong evidence. Acting quickly preserves your options.
What Types of Damages Can Be Recovered?
Medical Expenses (Past and Future)
Lawsuits can demand payment for dental bills you've already paid and the cost of future treatments like implants, surgeries, or dentures.
Pain and Suffering
If you’ve experienced pain from procedures or the emotional impact of visible damage or tooth loss, that can be part of your claim.
Lost Wages and Diminished Earning Capacity
Time missed from work for dental visits, surgeries, or recovery adds up. So can long-term effects that limit your job performance.
Cost of Ongoing Dental Treatment
Suboxone-related damage doesn’t always stop with one procedure. Some people need years of follow-up care. Those future costs can be included in your claim.
How Do I Prove My Suboxone Lawsuit Case?
You’ll need dental records showing the state of your teeth before and after taking Suboxone. X-rays, dentist notes, and treatment plans can help tell the story.
Timeline of Suboxone Use and Dental Problems
Keeping track of when you started the drug and when dental issues began helps show cause and effect.
Expert Medical Testimony
A dental professional may review your records and explain how Suboxone likely caused the damage, ruling out other causes.
Evidence of Manufacturer Negligence
Proof that the drugmaker knew or should have known about the risks but failed to act supports your case. This could include internal documents, warnings (or lack of them), and expert analysis.
What Are the Key Legal Arguments in Suboxone Litigation?
Several legal claims are being used in Suboxone lawsuits:
- Failure to warn: Drugmakers didn’t include proper warnings about dental risks.
- Defective design: The sublingual method may be dangerous without proper safeguards.
- Negligence: The manufacturer didn’t do enough testing or ignored warning signs.
- Breach of implied warranty: The product wasn’t reasonably safe for its intended use.
- Fraudulent misrepresentation: The drug was marketed as safe despite hidden risks.
Is There a Class Action Lawsuit for Suboxone Dental Damage?
Many individual lawsuits have been filed. Some are being grouped into multi-district litigation (MDL), which helps manage similar cases in one court.
Differences Between Individual and Class Action Lawsuits
Class actions lump everyone into one case with shared results. MDLs keep cases separate but share early fact-finding and legal arguments. You keep more control in an MDL.
Benefits of Joining an MDL or Class Action
Joining a larger group case can save time and money. It also puts more pressure on drugmakers to reach a resolution.
What is the Statute of Limitations for Filing a Suboxone Lawsuit?
Every state sets its own deadline—anywhere from one to six years after the harm occurs. The timer often starts when you discover the damage, not necessarily when you started taking Suboxone. But courts don’t always agree on when that moment happens.
Exceptions That May Apply to Your Case
Some states pause the timer for minors or if the drugmaker concealed the risk. A lawyer can check if any of those exceptions apply.
How Our Law Firm Can Help You
Lawsuit Legal News (LLN) has experience holding pharmaceutical companies accountable. Our team understands what it takes to build a strong Suboxone dental damage case. We’ve got the resources to go up against billion-dollar corporations and the focus to treat your case with the care it deserves.
We work on a contingency fee basis. That means we don’t charge upfront. You pay us only if compensation is recovered through a settlement or verdict. You’ll get personal attention, not just case numbers in a file.
Contact Our Suboxone Dental Damage Lawyers Now
Waiting too long could put your case at risk. LLN offers a free, no-obligation consultation to help you decide what to do next. Reach out today and speak with our Suboxone legal team. We’ll answer your questions and help determine if you qualify.
Call (866) 535-9515 or message Lawsuit Legal News now. You won’t pay unless your case results in compensation. Let’s find out if you have a claim—before time runs out.