What Are Dental Negligence Claims?
What is classed as dental negligence?
Dental negligence occurs when a dental professional fails to deliver care of a reasonable and acceptable standard, resulting in avoidable harm or injury to the patient. Cosmetic dental claims can be made when this happens.
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What Are Examples of Cosmetic Dental Negligence?
If you believe there was medical negligence, one of our specialist dental negligence lawyers may be able to help. Examples of negligence include:
- Dental Implants
Dental implants being placed too close to the nerve or not being positioned properly. Resulting in nerve damage, implant failure, chronic pain, occlusion (bite) issues, infections developing and even facial numbness.
- Failed root canal treatment
Failure to remove all infected tissue or leaving a canal untreated. This can result in swelling, continued pain and may even require a re-root canal or extraction of the tooth.
- Inadequate pre-procedure assessment
Failure to assess oral health before cosmetic work is carried out can result in existing conditions worsening or developing issues as a result of the treatment.
- Poorly fitted crowns, veneers, or bridges
Poorly fitted crowns, veneers, or bridges can cause discomfort, irritation, and even bite misalignment. Aesthetic issues can include an asymmetrical or unnatural look.
- Nerve damage
Drilling or injections that damage facial nerves can result in numbness, tingling, or even chronic pain during procedures.
- Teeth whitening burns or damage
Failure to protect gums and soft tissues during the procedure or utilising strong bleaching agents may cause burns or permanent sensitivity.
- Neglecting to obtain informed consent
A lack of informed consent occurs when a dental professional fails to fully explain the procedure’s risks, expected outcomes, or potential treatment alternatives.
- Improper aftercare
Improper aftercare, not being given the correct post op instructions or poor hygiene can result in post-surgical infections developing such as abscesses.
Dental Negligence Process
At Medical Solicitors, our team are here to guide you through every step of the process of making a cosmetic dental claim. Before making such a claim, we can help you determine your eligibility. To be eligible for a cosmetic dental claim, your dental professional:
- Failed to follow standard dental procedures
- Made an avoidable error
- Did not warn you, the patient, about risks
- Used faulty or unsuitable materials
- Did not gain your proper informed consent
Once we have confirmed your eligibility, we will proceed with processing your claim. In our no-obligation consultation, we can discuss:
- The evidence we require to continue
- How our team will handle your cosmetic dental negligence claim
- The compensation amount you could possibly receive
- The extent of your pain and suffering as a result of negligence
Following the consultation, our team will begin gathering the necessary documentation to support your case. If you have any questions about the claims process, please contact us to discuss your situation further.
Talk to Us about Your Compensation Claim Today
Our dental negligence lawyers have years of experience helping clients navigate the claims process and understand that experiencing negligence can leave both physical and emotional effects. That’s why we approach every case with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to helping you move forward, as demonstrated in our dental case studies.
If you believe you have been impacted by cosmetic dental surgery negligence, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us today. The majority of our claims are carried out under conditional fee agreements, (no win, no fee) so you have nothing to lose by getting in touch with our team.
We can also assist with other types of cosmetic and plastic surgery claims, including rhinoplasty, liposuction, facelifts, breast augmentations, and more.
