Across the country, thousands of patients prescribed Suboxone sublingual strips for opioid addiction treatment have discovered a devastating side effect – severe dental damage that was never properly disclosed by the manufacturer. These thin, dissolving strips contain highly acidic compounds that have caused widespread tooth decay, fractures, and even complete tooth loss in many individuals who were simply trying to overcome addiction.
While following their doctors’ instructions precisely, these patients now face painful dental procedures, disfigurement, and extensive costs not covered by insurance. The manufacturers of Suboxone failed to provide adequate warnings about these serious dental risks until 2022, long after many patients had already suffered irreversible damage.
At Griffin Law PLC, our Suboxone lawsuit attorneys are committed to fighting for justice on behalf of those harmed by this medication. Our experienced legal team understands the physical, emotional, and financial toll these injuries have taken on individuals and families nationwide, and we’re dedicated to holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for their failure to warn about these devastating side effects.
If you or a loved one has experienced significant dental problems after using Suboxone sublingual strips, you may qualify for substantial compensation. Check your eligibility now through our instant case evaluation tool.
What Is Suboxone and Why Is It Dangerous?
Suboxone combines buprenorphine and naloxone to reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms while preventing misuse. The sublingual strips dissolve under the tongue for direct absorption into the bloodstream.
The strips contain citric acid and other acidic compounds that directly erode tooth enamel with each dose. Daily exposure creates an environment where even good dental hygiene can’t prevent damage.
The FDA only required dental risk warnings in January 2022, despite evidence suggesting manufacturers knew about these problems years earlier, leaving thousands vulnerable to preventable dental damage.
Legal Basis for Filing a Claim
The Suboxone dental injury litigation rests on well-established legal principles that hold pharmaceutical manufacturers accountable for failing to warn about known risks. These lawsuits center on several key arguments that support patients’ right to compensation.
Product liability law forms the foundation for most Suboxone claims, with failure to warn being the primary issue. Drug manufacturers have a legal duty to provide adequate warnings about potential side effects. The lawsuits allege that Indivior knew or should have known about the dental risks of their sublingual strips but failed to properly warn patients and healthcare providers until forced to do so by the FDA in 2022.
This failure to warn argument is strengthened by the FDA’s January 2022 safety communication, which required updated warnings on Suboxone packaging. The timing supports plaintiffs’ claims that the company had prior knowledge of these risks but failed to act appropriately.
Federal courts have already allowed similar claims to proceed, finding the plaintiffs’ arguments legally sound. These cases represent an opportunity to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable while securing compensation for extensive dental treatments, pain and suffering, and other damages resulting from these undisclosed risks.
Who Qualifies to File a Lawsuit?
You must have used Suboxone sublingual strips (not tablets) for at least six consecutive months between 2011 and January 2022, with documented prescription history.
You must have lost or had extracted at least three teeth due to decay or damage that developed after starting Suboxone treatment, with dental records confirming the timeline.
Strong cases need dental records from before using Suboxone to establish baseline dental health, plus evidence of dental visits and treatments after discovering damage.
If eligible, you may receive compensation for all dental treatment costs, future procedures, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and lost wages related to your injuries.
Call to Action: Get Your Instant Case Evaluation
Don’t wait to find out if you qualify for compensation. Dental injuries from Suboxone can create lifelong health issues and expenses. Our instant case evaluation will quickly determine your eligibility to join the Suboxone litigation and pursue the recovery you deserve.
If eligible, you may receive compensation for all dental treatment costs, future procedures, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and lost wages related to your injuries.
