Listen for Dental Problems With Buccal or Sublingual Buprenorphine
March 2022
A new FDA warning will spur questions about the risk of dental problems with buccal or sublingual buprenorphine (Suboxone, etc).
Labels will now caution about cavities, tooth loss, and other oral health issues. These can happen even in patients withOUT a history of dental problems.
It may be because these products create an acidic environment in the mouth...which can wear away tooth enamel and lead to decay within weeks or years.
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