Root Canal Dental Injury Claim

Yes, you may be able to sue your dentist for a bad root canal if the procedure was not performed to an acceptable standard, or if your dentist neglected their duty of care, resulting in unnecessary pain, harm, and suffering.

It’s important to note that not every bad root canal is a result of dental negligence – sometimes, things can go wrong despite your dentist’s best efforts. However, you may be able to claim compensation if your dentist:

• Did not gain your consent to treatment
• Did not advise of alternative, less costly treatments
• Made errors during the root canal procedure, resulting in pain or infection
• Damaged a nerve during the root canal treatment
• Did not clean out the root canal completely
• Did not shape or fill the canal properly and this resulted in further infection
• Fractured an instrument inside the root canal and did not inform you
• Perforated the root of the tooth

It’s normal to experience mild pain or sensitivity for a few days after a root canal treatment, but if the pain persists for longer than that or gets worse instead of better, this could be a sign that something has gone wrong. Other symptoms may include:

• Swelling around the treated tooth or gums
• Pus or an abscess near the treated tooth
• Bad taste or smell coming from the treated area (could be a sign of root canal infection)
• Sensitivity to hot or cold that continues well after healing should have occurred
• Numbness or tingling in or around the treated area due to nerve damage

If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s important to contact another dentist as soon as possible for an assessment and to document any issues if you’re considering starting the claims process.

As with all dental negligence claims, the amount of compensation you may receive for a failed root canal will depend on the unique circumstances of your case. You’ll usually receive compensation for both the pain and suffering caused and any financial losses you’ve experienced as a result of the negligent treatment.

You can use our compensation calculator to get a rough idea of how much compensation you may be entitled to.

If you’ve suffered due to a dentist’s mistake during a root canal procedure, you don’t have to go through it alone. At the Dental Law Partnership, we understand how painful and distressing dental negligence can be – both physically and emotionally. Our dental negligence solicitors can assess your case, determine whether you’re eligible to make a claim, and guide you through the process from start to finish.

With years of experience handling cases just like yours, we’ve helped countless clients get the compensation they deserve for negligent root canal treatments. We’ll handle your claim on a no-win, no-fee basis, meaning there’s no financial risk to you if you decide to make a claim. If your claim is unsuccessful, you will not pay us anything.

Ready to take the first steps towards justice? Start your claim online or request a callback from a member of our team.