Dental negligence is a serious concern that can happen in any sort of healthcare-related institution including during routine or private cosmetical dental work. Like any case of medical negligence, if harm results from negligent care, it’s possible to pursue a claim.
Let’s look at some examples of what can be deemed as dental negligence:
Dental negligence caused by a dental health professional could include:
- Failure to disclose risks associated with your dental treatment
- Alternatives to surgery weren’t disclosed
- Mistakes that caused damage to or loss of teeth
- Mistakes that caused nerve injury
- Delay of your diagnoses or misdiagnosis
- Periodontal disease misdiagnosis
- Cosmetic dental problems, for example, veneers, crowns, bridges, and teeth whitening problems
- Restorative dentistry problems Issues
- Delays that exacerbate existing conditions
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of patients were unable to secure NHS dental appointments when needed. Many of these individuals subsequently sought emergency treatment for tooth decay. Unfortunately, diagnostic delays also led to unnecessary tooth loss and extended periods of pain and infections. In severe cases, the delay can contribute to further tooth loss and may have exacerbated conditions like heart disease and diabetes.
Regular dental check-ups are essential for maintaining oral health. If you’re impacted by these issues, you may be facing a form of dental negligence.
Can I make a claim against my dentist?
If your dentist’s actions have caused any of the issues listed above, then it’s very possible that you can make a compensation claim against them. In some cases, to confirm dental negligence has occurred you might need another professional to determine your injuries.
If you can successfully prove your injuries, you may be able to claim compensation for your pain and suffering and any financial losses such as loss of earnings, treatment costs and travel costs.
With over 25 years of experience in personal injury claims, we are one of the most highly experienced personal injury and medical negligence specialists in the whole of the UK.
If you believe you have a dental claim it’s important to seek advice as soon as possible and understand your rights. Get in touch with our team for free legal advice about claiming compensation for dental negligence.
Our team will answer all your questions and you will be assigned a personal claim handler who will guide you through your claim.