Reinforce Oral Care With Buccal or Sublingual Buprenorphine
March 2022
We're getting questions about the risk of dental problems with buccal or sublingual buprenorphine (Suboxone).
Labels caution about cavities, abscesses, toothaches, etc. These can happen even in patients withOUT a history of dental problems.
It may be because these products create an acidic environment...which can wear away tooth enamel and lead to decay within weeks or years.
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