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Cosmetic Dentistry Compensation Claims

Cosmetic dentistry covers a wide range of treatments designed to improve the appearance of your teeth and smile. While most cosmetic dental treatments are carried out without any issues, mistakes can happen, which may result in pain, damage to your teeth and gums, or the need for extensive corrective work.

If something has gone wrong with your treatment, you’re not alone. We regularly speak to clients who have invested in bettering their smile, only to be left facing unexpected and avoidable problems and costly corrective work.

At the Dental Law Partnership, we specialise in helping patients pursue compensation for dental injuries caused by negligent treatment, working on a no-win, no-fee basis to ensure that justice is accessible to all. We’re here to listen to your experience, explain your options clearly, and support you every step of the way.

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Types of cosmetic dentistry claims

Cosmetic dentistry is an umbrella term that covers a number of different cosmetic procedures:

Cosmetic Bonding

Also known as composite bonding, this is a procedure designed to improve the way your teeth look and repair small chips or uneven edges. Cosmetic bonding involves adding tooth-coloured resin to your teeth. If mistakes are made with this treatment, you might be able to claim.

Smile Makeover

A smile makeover is a combination of cosmetic dental treatments designed to improve the appearance of your smile and teeth. However, if your dentist damages your teeth when performing a smile makeover, it can cause significant dental problems in the future.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are used to replace lost teeth, and the process of fitting these can take several sessions over a period of time. If the treatment is not carried out properly, it can cause significant damage to the mouth, gums and jaw.

Gum Contouring

This procedure is designed to improve the appearance of your smile by reshaping areas of your gumline. Gum contouring isn’t suitable for everyone, and your dentist should ensure that you are a good candidate for this procedure before recommending it.

Braces

Using braces to align teeth isn’t just something for children. Many adults choose orthodontic treatment to help straighten or gradually move teeth into a position that improves the appearance of their teeth overall.

Dental Veneers

Dental veneers are placed over the front surface of teeth to improve their appearance. The procedure is usually very costly and takes several sessions with your dentist to complete. If carried out poorly, a dental veneers procedure can result in lots of future problems.

Dentures

Dentures are used as a replacement for lost teeth and can give a very natural appearance. However, if they are fitted improperly, they can cause damage to other teeth and the gums, which will require further treatment and cause the patient pain and distress.

Am I eligible to make a cosmetic dentistry compensation claim?

Many of our clients come to us feeling unsure or even hesitant to question their dentist, but if something doesn’t feel right, it’s always worth asking. In general terms, you may be eligible to claim compensation if:

Your dentist failed to plan or carry out the cosmetic procedure properly
The treatment caused avoidable pain, damage, or deterioration of your teeth or gums
You were not provided with suitable advice about risks or alternatives
Corrective work is now required due to mistakes during the treatment

In most cases, you have three years from the date the negligence occurred – or from the date you first realised there was an issue – to start your claim. We recommend starting the claims process as soon as possible to avoid missing your window.

Our team can assess your case for free and advise whether you have grounds for a claim – just get in touch.

Case study: £16,000 awarded for poor cosmetic work

Our client had cosmetic treatment to improve her smile, which included the fitting of veneers. Unfortunately, the cosmetic surgery was rife with problems: three veneers were found to be fractured, one had completely chipped off, and another had broken beyond repair. The remaining three were also found to be completely unsuitable and incorrectly fitted.

A second opinion revealed that her dentist had over-prepared her teeth, weakening the bond, and had failed to address underlying gum disease, leading to further oral health issues.

Our specialist team helped her to secure £16,000 in compensation to cover corrective dental treatment and restore her smile and confidence.

Read the full case study here or take a look at some of our other client stories.

Got a cosmetic dentistry claim? Get in touch with the Dental Law Partnership

If you think you have been the victim of dental negligence, the first step is to simply speak to our team.

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