Dental negligence can take several forms, and it can be difficult to determine the level of severity that constitutes negligence.
This article aims to help to clarify what can be deemed negligent, and hopefully whether or not you may be able to proceed forward with making a compensation claim.
What is Dental Negligence?
Common examples of dental negligence may include:
- Incorrect and/or delayed diagnosis of teeth health, or missed or delayed diagnosis of other conditions such as oral cancer.
- Nerve injury
- incorrect or botched cosmetic dentistry
- Misdiagnosis of Periodontal Disease
- Treatment errors leading to the loss of a tooth or multiple teeth
- Errors in surgical extraction and root canal treatment
What can I claim for in a dental negligence case?
If your treatment could be deemed negligent, your Dental negligence claim would look to retrieve damages for the following factors:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of earnings resulting from the dental treatment
- Further treatment that may be required, including cosmetic treatment
- Psychiatric injury
If you believe that you may have received negligent treatment based on the points raised in this article, seek our professional assistance.
Further reading
- For a comprehensive guide to Dental negligence claims, read this FAQ here.
How do I get in touch?
Contact our team today on 0113 306 9039, or quickly and easily through our online Medical Negligence contact form.
