Wisdom Teeth Compensation Claims

It’s rare for a wisdom tooth extraction to go wrong, but unfortunately, mistakes do happen if a dentist does not perform the procedure with the necessary level of care and skill.

Symptoms of a wisdom tooth extraction gone wrong could include:

• Nerve damage – signs of nerve damage after wisdom tooth removal include numbness, tingling, or sharp pain around the site of extraction, or altered sensation in the lips, tongue, chin, or gums. This may be temporary, but can be permanent in rare cases.
• Infection – signs of infection can include swelling, excessive pain, or pus at the site of the extraction, a bad taste in your mouth, a fever, or delayed healing.
• Sinus perforation – signs could include sinus pain, congestion, or fluid passing between the nose and mouth.
• Jaw fractures – signs could include severe pain, swelling in the jaw, difficulty chewing, or changes in bite alignment.
• Uncontrolled bleeding – bleeding that does not stop or is excessive after the wisdom tooth extraction may indicate damage to blood vessels or clotting issues, and requires urgent treatment.
• Temporomandibular joint injury – signs of this may include jaw pain, stiffness, clicking, headaches, or difficulty opening and closing the mouth.

If you think you’ve suffered any of the above due to negligent treatment while having a wisdom tooth removed, contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation – we’ll advise you on the next steps and how to proceed if you’d like to make a dental negligence claim.

If you’ve suffered an injury as a result of negligent wisdom tooth removal, you may be eligible to make a claim. In most cases, you must start your claim within 3 years of the date the dental negligence occurred, or within 3 years of when you first became aware that negligence had occurred.

Not sure whether you’re eligible to make a wisdom tooth compensation claim? Get in touch with our team for a free consultation.

Compensation for wisdom tooth claims can vary from case to case, with a number of factors affecting the amount, including:

• The severity of the injury you’ve suffered
• Whether the injury is short-term or permanent
• Any financial losses, such as the cost of restorative treatment or loss of earnings

For this reason, it’s not possible to say exactly how much compensation you’ll receive if your claim is successful, but you can use our compensation calculator to give you a rough idea.

We know how traumatic it can be when a wisdom tooth extraction goes wrong, especially if you’ve experienced irreversible nerve damage or a severe injury that left you in pain. If you believe your dentist was at fault, you may be eligible to bring a dental negligence claim against them.

At the Dental Law Partnership, we have over 20 years of experience in helping patients like you get the compensation you deserve for negligent dental treatment. We’re Lexcel accredited, which means we’re certified industry leaders known for our exceptional level of client care.

Start your dental negligence claim online today or request a callback to speak with a member of our team.