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MDL 3092 · N.D. Ohio · 5,700+ claims

Serious tooth decay or tooth loss after using Suboxone film?

The acidic Suboxone sublingual film has been linked to severe dental damage. Cases against Indivior are consolidated as MDL 3092 in the Northern District of Ohio. We never sell your information.

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5,700+ active Suboxone tooth-decay claims tied to the litigation
2022 year the FDA required a dental-problems warning for mouth-dissolved buprenorphine
MDL 3092 federal consolidation in the Northern District of Ohio
Acidic film prolonged mouth contact can erode tooth enamel

Why this is real and why it matters now

Suboxone film dissolves under the tongue, and it is acidic enough that prolonged, repeated contact can erode tooth enamel. Patients using it for opioid dependence reported severe tooth decay, cavities, cracked teeth, and tooth loss. In 2022 the FDA required a warning about dental problems for buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth. The federal cases are consolidated as MDL 3092 before Judge Philip Calabrese.

The mechanism is straightforward. Suboxone film is designed to dissolve slowly in the mouth, and its low pH means repeated daily exposure can wear down enamel and drive decay, cavities, and tooth loss, sometimes requiring extractions, root canals, crowns, or implants.

In January 2022 the FDA added a warning about dental problems for buprenorphine medicines taken by dissolving in the mouth. Plaintiffs allege the manufacturer knew or should have known and failed to warn earlier. The federal cases are consolidated as MDL 3092 before Judge Philip Calabrese in the Northern District of Ohio.

What you might receive. No settlement has been set yet; values will depend on the severity of the dental damage (decay, extractions, implants) and the duration of film use.

The evidence

The documented basis for these claims:

How this case got here

  1. 2010 Suboxone sublingual film is introduced and marketed as a safer form than tablets.
  2. Jan 2022 The FDA requires a warning about dental problems for mouth-dissolved buprenorphine.
  3. 2024 The JPML consolidates federal cases into MDL 3092 before Judge Philip Calabrese.
  4. 2025-2026 Case counts grow past 5,000; bellwether discovery and case selection proceed.

Dental injuries linked to Suboxone film

The claims center on serious dental damage from prolonged film use.

Tooth decay and cavities

Primary

Widespread decay, often across multiple teeth, requiring fillings, root canals, or crowns.

Tooth loss and extractions

Primary

Advanced decay leading to broken teeth, extractions, dentures, or implants.

Enamel erosion / dental surgery

Secondary

Enamel loss and related oral surgery costs are also claimed depending on severity.

Who qualifies

You likely qualify if

  • You used Suboxone or generic buprenorphine sublingual film (dissolved in the mouth)
  • You developed serious dental damage such as decay, cracked teeth, or tooth loss
  • Your film use and dental treatment appear in medical or dental records

Worth checking if

  • You used the film and had dental problems but the records are incomplete
  • You used the tablet form and still had significant dental damage

You probably don't qualify if

  • You never used a mouth-dissolved buprenorphine product
  • You had no significant dental damage

Used Suboxone film and lost teeth to decay?

The 60-second check above tells you if your situation fits the criteria. Free, confidential, no obligation.

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How filing a Suboxone claim works

Four steps. After the first one, the attorney's team does almost everything.

  1. 1

    Take the 60-second eligibility check

    Three questions confirm the basics: film use, dental damage, and attorney status.

    About 60 seconds.
  2. 2

    Free case review by a Suboxone attorney

    An attorney from the network reviews your answers and follows up to confirm your situation fits intake criteria.

    1 to 2 business days.
  3. 3

    Records gathered under HIPAA authorization

    If accepted, the intake team collects your prescription history and dental records.

    3 to 6 weeks.
  4. 4

    Claim filed in the litigation

    Once records are complete, your claim is filed. Your attorney handles it through resolution. You can withdraw before signing a representation agreement.

    Filing within 30 days of records being complete.

Why timing matters for Suboxone claims

Every state sets a filing deadline (statute of limitations). Once it passes for your situation, the right to file is gone permanently.

If you are unsure whether you are still within the window, run the check now. The attorney review is free and the deadline question is evaluated first.

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note from the founder.

You do not need to prove the chemistry on Suboxone film. The FDA already required a dental warning. Your job is to confirm you used the film and had serious dental damage.

Common questions

Which Suboxone products are covered?

The claims focus on buprenorphine/naloxone sublingual FILM that dissolves in the mouth, including Suboxone brand film and generic equivalents. Tablet-only use is weaker but sometimes evaluated.

What dental problems qualify?

Serious damage such as widespread tooth decay, cavities, cracked teeth, tooth loss, extractions, and related dental surgery. Minor issues generally do not qualify.

How long did I need to use it?

There is no fixed threshold, but longer film use with significant dental damage makes the strongest cases. The eligibility check and attorney review sort this out.

I needed Suboxone for recovery. Does using it hurt my case?

No. The claim is about a failure to warn of the dental risk, not about whether you needed the medication. Your treatment for opioid dependence is not the issue.

What records do I need?

Eventually, your prescription history and dental records showing the damage and treatment. You do not need all of it to start; the intake team helps gather it.

Do I need a lawyer first, or do you connect me?

We connect you. The check routes qualified cases to a Suboxone-experienced attorney, and you can accept or decline.

What does this cost me?

Nothing. We get paid by the law firms or affiliate fees from the court-appointed administrator. You pay zero up front and zero out of any payout you receive.

Will lawyers spam-call me?

Only if you check the consent box. We give you the choice. If you do not consent, your claim is captured and we route it to the administrator directly without sharing your phone number.

Can I file directly without you?

Yes, always. If we route your claim to a law firm, you can choose to file directly with the same firm or pick a different one. We exist because most people throw the notice letter away. We make it not happen.

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