Orthodontic Treatment Gone Wrong Claim
Many people get orthodontic treatment to straighten their teeth or close any gaps between them, and while it’s rare for things to go wrong, unfortunately mistakes do sometimes happen. If your orthodontic treatment has had a negative outcome due to negligent treatment from your orthodontist – whether it’s damage to your teeth or the treatment fell below the expected standard of care – you may be eligible to make an ‘orthodontic treatment gone wrong’ claim for compensation.
At the Dental Law Partnership, we specialise in a wide range of cosmetic dentistry claims, helping patients like you get the justice and compensation you deserve for negligent dental treatment. Our no-win, no-fee approach means there’s no financial risk to starting a claim – you won’t pay us anything if your claim is unsuccessful.
My braces have gone wrong – can I make a claim against my orthodontist?
If you’ve suffered injury, embarrassment, or financial losses as a result of substandard care from your orthodontist, you may be eligible to make a claim for ‘braces gone wrong’ or orthodontic negligence.
Some examples of things that could go wrong due to negligent treatment from your orthodontist could include:
- Tooth, gum, or nerve damage caused by improper force or placement.
- Failure to properly monitor or adjust braces, leading to misaligned teeth, teeth looking worse than they did before, or, in extreme cases, tooth loss.
Failure to diagnose an existing condition, such as gum disease, before fitting the brace, causing the issue to worsen.
If you think you have a valid claim, you have 3 years to start the claims process from the date the negligent treatment occurred, or the date on which you first became aware of it.
We can help you understand whether you have a claim and advise you on the next steps – get in touch for a free, no-obligation consultation.
How much compensation could I receive for an ‘orthodontic treatment gone wrong’ claim?
The compensation awarded can vary considerably from case to case, so it’s not possible to say exactly how much you may receive as it will depend on various factors, including:
- The severity of your injury
- The cost of any necessary restorative treatment
- Any other costs you’ve incurred, such as loss of earnings
That said, you can use our compensation calculator to give you a rough idea of how much you could receive based on the outcomes of similar cases to yours. Alternatively, check out our guide on average dental negligence claim payouts throughout 2025.
We know how traumatic it can be if something goes seriously wrong with your dental treatment, especially if it’s caused you pain, knocked your confidence, and cost you money. If you’ve suffered because of negligent treatment while having braces fitted, you may be eligible to make a dental negligence claim.
We’re a leading UK dental negligence firm, recognised by the Legal 500 for our expertise and outstanding client service. We accept most claims on a no-win, no-fee basis, meaning you won’t pay anything if your claim is unsuccessful.
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