How much compensation for a veneers gone wrong claim?

If you want to know how much your veneers dental negligence claim could be worth, if successful, this will depend on a number of factors.

The amount of compensation awarded for a successful dental negligence claim will depend on the severity of the issues caused by the negligence and their impact on your life, both now and in the future.

The claim amount could also include compensation for the cost of future treatment to rectify the problems caused by the negligence. In addition, any out-of-pocket expenses that the negligence has caused, such as additional dental fees, travel costs etc, can also be included in the compensation awarded in a successful case.

No amount of compensation can make up for the trauma, stress and inconvenience of experiencing dental negligence when you have been let down by someone that you trusted with your care and safety. However, a successful compensation claim can help bring a sense of justice for what has happened to you and help you to move forward from the experience.

Who is to blame for dental veneers gone wrong?

Every situation is unique when it comes to dental veneers, and if the procedure goes wrong, or the veneers fail shortly afterwards, it can sometimes be difficult to work out if fault lies with a specific person. However, if you think that your dentist was negligent in your care and you have suffered because of this, you may be able to bring a claim against them.

The failure of a veneers procedure might not always be down to dental negligence, but if you think you were let down by your dentist, the Dental Law Partnership can help you to find out if you have a valid claim to make.

Get in touch with us to discuss your options by calling the team on 0808 273 1965

Dental Veneers Process Failure

Often veneers can be an answer to dental issues such as stained, chipped or gapped teeth, so when dental veneers go wrong, this can cause a great deal of financial and emotional distress for an individual.

Here are some of the signs you should look out for to recognise when veneers are not successful:

• Your smile looks odd

It’s important that your smile has gingival symmetry, which means that the canine teeth are at the same height or just slightly lower than the central teeth. If a dentist does not address this before applying veneers, the outcome can be less than desired.

• Poor process and end results due to experience

If the process has been done by a dentist who has limited experience in cosmetic dentistry, this could lead to poor quality results.

Dental Issues Post Veneers

If you are experiencing pain after a few weeks, or months, after having veneers fitted, this could be due to dental negligence. During the veneer process, the tooth surface is drilled slightly to allow the veneer to sit flat against the tooth. If too much tooth structure has been removed, the nerve may become inflamed and the tooth can die. This can lead to further dental treatments being necessary, such as root canals, fillings and even tooth extraction. Veneers can also damage teeth if they are applied incorrectly.

Veneers Fall Off

If your veneers are loose or fall off this can indicate that it may not have been fitted properly. Your dentist should offer a guarantee to ensure that your veneers are fixed should they go wrong, but this is not always the case. If, however you are covered by a dental warranty, you still may not wish to go back to the same dentist as they may not be experienced or skilled enough to fix the issue.

If you feel that your porcelain veneers are wrong, or simply don’t feel right after a period of time has passed, this may be due to the veneers themselves or down to the dental professional who fitted them. If you feel that you are a victim of dental negligence in relation to dental veneers, contact our highly experienced dental law solicitors today. Our team will be more than happy to discuss your concerns and explain your rights and options.