Your smile is often the first thing people notice about you. But when you experience dental negligence and it affects your smile, the impact can hit much deeper. It can change how you feel about yourself making you more self-conscious when you look in the mirror, it can change how comfortable you are in social situations, it can touch every part of your confidence in your daily life.
When Poor Dental Treatment Takes Away Your Confidence
Many people who contact us didn’t expect to ever need to seek legal support. They simply trusted their dentist but were left with:
- Persistent pain
- Failed crowns or implants
- Ongoing infections
- Jaw injuries
- Nerve damage
- And so many more
Behind the Smile: Our Clients’ Stories
Our clients come to us at their most vulnerable, because dental negligence doesn’t just affect your oral health, it can affect your home life, your work life, your relationships and how you see yourself.
- “I couldn’t go out and I couldn’t work. My face had gotten so big as it swelled up horrifically, so it just ruined my social and professional life.” Our client was left with serious complications following oral surgery which required extensive corrective treatment. We helped our client secure £30,000 in compensation.
- “The compensation will help pay for an implant,” our client said. “But it can’t give me back the years I lost or the trust I had in dentists.” Our client was just a teenager when she endured years of avoidable dental pain due to untreated decay. She came to The Dental Law Partnership in 2021 after years of ignored dental pain.
- “I feel the effects of the dentist’s actions to this day, and I have to mentally get used to experiencing these challenges for the rest of my life.” Our client underwent a routine tooth extraction that resulted in a fractured jaw, ongoing infections and long-lasting trauma.
While every client has a different story of dental negligence to tell, one thing always remains the same. Each of our clients that comes to us, have placed their trust in their dentist and were let down and had that trust broken. We are here to help to rebuild that trust.
World Oral Health Day
This year’s World Oral Health Day focuses on empowerment, “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life,” because informed patients are empowered patients. So, it’s important to remember before undergoing any dental treatment, you should always:
- Feel informed about the risks and alternative treatment options available to you
- Have the opportunity to ask any questions about your treatment
- Be referred appropriately if needed
- Never feel pressured into procedures
We Are Here If, And When You Need Us
If you have experienced negligent dental treatment and it has affected your smile or your confidence, feel free to speak to our team today.
You can call us on 0800 152 2039 or request a callback here. There is no pressure or obligation to proceed, we will just give you clear answers about where you stand and what your options are. Because your first impression matters and so does your peace of mind.