Cosmetic dental treatment is often a chosen route to boost self-confidence and change parts of someone’s smile that they are self-conscious of. Whether it’s veneers, composite bonding, dental implants or a full smile makeover, patients place a great deal of trust in their dentist to deliver the results they have been promised. When this treatment falls below the acceptable standards, the consequences can be far more than just cosmetic, leaving patients in pain with unexpected costs and the uncertainty of how put things right again.
At The Dental Law Partnership, we regularly help patients whose cosmetic dental treatment has not gone to plan. While not every disappointing result amounts to negligence, mistakes in treatment planning, diagnosis, consent or the on-going care can leave patients requiring extensive remedial treatment to restore both the appearance and health of their smile.
So, What Can Go Wrong with Cosmetic Dental Treatment?
We have handled hundreds of cases involving:
- Failed dental implants
- Poorly fitted veneers and crowns
- Damage to healthy teeth during cosmetic procedures
- Bite problems following orthodontic treatment
- Failure to explain the risks and alternatives before treatment
33% of people under the age of 35 in the UK, have undergone a cosmetic dental procedure in the past year. Read more about this here.
The popularity of cosmetic dentistry has grown significantly in recent years, with more people investing in their smiles than ever before. But with the increases in cosmetic dentistry, we have also seen an increase in our case load, according to our settlement data, cosmetic negligence cases have increased by over 50% in the past 2 years, with the average claim value awarded being £15,000.
Why Specialist Dental Negligence Solicitors Matter
Dental negligence claims require more than just legal expertise. That is one of the reasons The Dental Law Partnership was founded in 2000, as the UK’s first law firm dedicated solely to representing patients in dental negligence claims. Since then, our firm has grown to become a recognised leader in this specialist area, helping thousands of patients seek justice following negligent dental treatment.
Our leadership team has helped shape the dental negligence sector as it exists today. Joint Managing Directors David Corless-Smith and Christopher Dean are both dentally qualified and later became solicitors, bringing a unique understanding of both the dental and legal issues involved in dental negligence claims. They have written extensively on dental law and the ethics and played a significant role in improving access to justice for dental patients across England and Wales. Read more about how the Dental Law Partnership have campaigned for two decades to change the dental negligence landscape for the better here.
How We Can Help
At The Dental Law Partnership, our team of specialist solicitors works alongside experienced dental professionals to investigate claims thoroughly and provide clear, practical advice throughout the whole process.
If your cosmetic dental procedure has left you with pain, damage or the need for corrective treatment, we’re here to help you find answers, accountability and the compensation you deserve.
Get in touch for a free, no-obligation consultation – we’ll review your case and advise you on whether you have a cosmetic dental claim.