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Dental Negligence Solicitors

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Average compensation between £15,000 and £20,000

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Looking to make a claim against your dentist? Here is what you need to know.

First of all, you need to make sure you have a valid claim. Speaking to one of our expert solicitors will allow you to determine if you have a claim or not. If you have a case, our solicitors will take you through the legal process on a no win, no fee basis.

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What is dental negligence?

Dental negligence refers to an incident that has directly harmed your wellbeing or resulted in you suffering a physical injury at the hands of a dental professional. Claims may include:

  • A delay in treatment
  • Incorrect diagnosis
  • A nerve injury
  • Restorative dental errors
  • Periodontal disease misdiagnosis
  • Mistakes leading to the loss of a tooth or a set of teeth
  • Failing to gain proper patient consent
  • Cosmetic dentistry errors
  • Failed root canal treatments
  • Financial losses as a result of mistreatment

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Process of making a claim

Client Stories

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received - £20,000

    Client:

    Mr B - North West

    Condition:

    Mr B, who had been a regular attendee at Dr M's practice since 2002, first found out that he was suffering from gum disease after a visit to another dentist.

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received - £20,000

    Client:

    Ms A - North West

    Condition:

    After an examination with another dentist revealed that at the age of 25 her URC and ULC (upper baby canines) were still in place and should have been taken out many years earlier.

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received - £13,000

    Client:

    Mrs H - South East

    Condition:

    In January 2009 Mrs H attended the practice for an examination and was seen by a different dentist who took an x ray and noticed that there was a cloudy area around the sinus. Mrs H was immediately referred to a specialist who confirmed that a "pin" was protruding into her sinus causing a constant drip on the left side of her nose and a very unpleasant smell characteristic of a recurrent sinus infection.

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received - £24,000

    Client:

    Mrs O - South West

    Condition:

    In December 2007 Mrs O saw another dentist at the same practice who extracted one of her teeth and confirmed that she was suffering from an advanced form of gum disease. Mrs O was referred to a specialist who devised a treatment plan to restore the lost teeth.

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received - £15,000

    Client:

    Mrs V - Wales

    Condition:

    Later in the year while on holiday abroad, Mrs V had to attend a local dentist for an emergency appointment. The dentist took an x ray and told Mrs V that she was actually suffering from gum disease and had lost 80% of the bone around her lower teeth.

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received - £24,000

    Client:

    Miss L - South West

    Condition:

    It was when Miss L attended the hospital to have the root extracted from the sinus, that she was informed that there was also untreated tooth decay on 3 of her other teeth.

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received - £20,000

    Client:

    Mrs A - North East

    Condition:

    It was whilst under the other dentist's care that Mrs A was informed that her implants were of an appalling standard. The new dentist informed her that she had lost a lot of bone around her teeth and that she wasn't a suitable candidate for implants in the first place.

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received Orthodontic Mistake - £15,500

    Client:

    Miss A - East Midlands

    Condition:

    It was this new orthodontist who picked up on the error and noticed that the wrong tooth had been removed contrary to the original treatment plan.

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received - £19,000

    Client:

    Mr L - East Midlands

    Condition:

    Mr L was referred to a specialist for an implant consultation and it was under his care that it was discovered that Mr L was suffering from decay on several of his other teeth and had several substandard root fillings.

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received - £15,000

    Client:

    Mr A - South East

    Condition:

    The orthodontic treatment was unsatisfactory and incomplete, and that the failed implant had permanently damaged the bone at the site.

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received - £14,000

    Client:

    Mrs L - South West

    Condition:

    By February 2010, Mrs L had grown increasingly concerned about the state of her lower teeth and decided to change dentists. One of her lower front teeth was loose and pus was coming out. Mrs L was horrified to learn that the three crowns which Dr S had previously provided were of an unsatisfactory standard and would need to be replaced, and that the root fillings previously provided at the two lower front teeth were unsatisfactory.

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received - £11,00

    Client:

    Mr I - Yorkshire

    Condition:

    Mr I attended the dental hospital in October 2006 complaining of a burning sensation to the lower left lip and tingling pain. It was confirmed that Mr I had suffered permanent nerve damage as a result of Dr E piercing the tooth root with the endodontic instrument thus allowing bleach to come in to contact with a nearby nerve.

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received - £10,000

    Client:

    Mrs Y - East Midlands

    Condition:

    When Mrs Y visited a new dentist in 2011 it was discovered that there was decay under a number of fillings which were of a poor standard. She was suffering from chronic infection and would have to undergo extensive remedial treatment to correct the problems.

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received - £12,000

    Client:

    Miss E - West Midlands

    Condition:

    If Dr H had studied X-rays correctly before the tooth extraction, he would have seen that the roots of Miss E tooth were very close to her sinus and the roots had fused to her upper jaw, which increased the risks of removing it.

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received - £16,000

    Client:

    Mrs G - South East

    Condition:

    It was found that Dr O had over prepared Mrs G's teeth for veneers which in turn made the bonds weaker and unsuitable for this type of surgery. Each veneer was discovered to be fractured or broken beyond repair.

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received - £30,000

    Client:

    Mrs L - North West

    Condition:

    Mrs L suffered after a barrage of dental negligence led to severe dental nerve damage and the extraction of multiple teeth when her dentist and her hospital failed to provide her with the care she deserved.

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received - £12,000

    Client:

    Mrs M - South West

    Condition:

    Her new dental surgery found that 17 teeth had between 50 and 100% bone loss around them and that she was suffering from severe periodontal disease.

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received - £20,000

    Client:

    Mr V - North West

    Condition:

    Eventually a CT scan was recommended where it was discovered that his dentist had failed to remove the root correctly during the tooth extraction. A retained root was discovered in the gum and another was also discovered in the maxillary sinus - the cause of the continued bouts of sinusitis.

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received - £28,500

    Client:

    Miss A - North West

    Condition:

    Miss A was referred to Liverpool Dental Hospital. It was here that she was given in-depth X-rays and told that she had irreversible bone loss in her jaw and that she would lose one of her front teeth imminently and an additional four teeth soon after. The hospital also said that there was a possibility that she may lose further teeth in the future.

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received - £15,000

    Client:

    Mr R - North West

    Condition:

    On visiting a new dentist he was advised that three of his teeth were so badly decayed that they were beyond help and could not be saved.

  • The Dental Law

    Compensation Received - £10,000

    Client:

    Mr H - North West

    Condition:

    The client was informed of multiple problems with Dr C's restoration work as well as further undiagnosed and untreated decay.

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    Dental Law - The go-to experts on dental negligence claims

    At Dental Law, dental negligence claims are the core of what we do. Our track record runs over 20 years, with our client success stories paving the way to us becoming market leaders.

    When it comes to making your claim, our team of specialist solicitors have seen it all. No matter your complaint, we are committed to getting you the compensation you deserve.

    As a practice, we firmly believe that our clients are not a commodity to exploit but are human beings who have been through an ordeal and seeking help from the law to get them the settlement they deserve.

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    No Win No Fee dental negligence claims

    All our dental negligence cases are handled on a no-win, no-fee basis. This means that if your claim is unsuccessful, you won't have to pay us a penny. If successful, most of your legal costs will be covered by your opponent. The remaining amount will come out of your award.

    Your legal team will be with you every step of the way, keeping you up to date with the latest developments on your case and making sure you receive the compensation you have the right to.

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    Our mission is to provide the highest quality of access to justice for all dental patients. We are committed to doing everything we can to ensure that all clients are satisfied with the service we provide.

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