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  • Dental Negligence Claims
    • The Claims Process
      • Can I Sue My Dentist?
      • Unhappy with Dental Treatment
      • Dental Complaints
      • Guide to Dentist Mistakes
      • Guide to Changing Your Dentist
        • How to Find a Good Dentist
      • How to prove dental negligence
    • Types of Dental Negligence Claim
      • Injury
      • Failure to obtain patient consent
      • Failure to diagnose
      • Failure to treat
    • Types of Dental Injury Claim
      • Tooth Nerve damage
        • Nerve damage after tooth extraction
        • Nerve damage after dental work & surgery
        • Nerve damage after wisdom teeth removal
        • Nerve damage after dental injection
        • Lingual nerve damage
        • Nerve inflammation after tooth extraction
        • Nerve damage after dental implant
        • Nerve damage after root canal
      • Cosmetic Dentistry Claims
        • Cosmetic bonding
        • Smile makeovers
        • Dental implants
          • Failed Dental Implants
        • Dentures
        • Gum Contouring
        • Braces
        • Veneers
          • Veneers gone wrong
      • Tooth decay
      • Tooth extractions
      • Fillings
      • Cavity Fillings
      • Gum disease
        • Periodontal Disease
      • Oral cancer
      • Restorative Dentistry
        • Crowns
        • Bridges
        • Root canal
          • Failed root canal
      • Wisdom teeth
      • Pain after dental work
        • Jaw pain after dental work
        • Headaches after dental work
      • Infections after dental work
        • Lip Infection After Dental Work
      • Compensation for wrong tooth extraction
      • Jaw fracture dental negligence claims
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  • Types of Dental Negligence Claim
    • Injury
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    • Failure to diagnose
    • Failure to treat
  • Types of Dental Injury Claim
    • Tooth Nerve damage
      • Nerve damage after tooth extraction
      • Nerve damage after dental work & surgery
      • Nerve damage after wisdom teeth removal
      • Nerve damage after dental injection
      • Lingual nerve damage
      • Nerve inflammation after tooth extraction
      • Nerve damage after dental implant
      • Nerve damage after root canal
    • Cosmetic Dentistry Claims
      • Cosmetic bonding
      • Smile makeovers
      • Dental implants
        • Failed Dental Implants
      • Dentures
      • Gum Contouring
      • Braces
      • Veneers
        • Veneers gone wrong
    • Tooth decay
    • Tooth extractions
    • Fillings
    • Cavity Fillings
    • Gum disease
      • Periodontal Disease
    • Oral cancer
    • Restorative Dentistry
      • Crowns
      • Bridges
      • Root canal
        • Failed root canal
    • Wisdom teeth
    • Pain after dental work
      • Jaw pain after dental work
      • Headaches after dental work
    • Infections after dental work
      • Lip Infection After Dental Work
    • Compensation for wrong tooth extraction
    • Jaw fracture dental negligence claims
  • Dental Negligence FAQs

Dental negligence claims for gum disease


If it is caught in its early stages, gum disease can usually be treated effectively. However, if your dentist fails to spot the signs, it can lead to severe injury. Your dentist has a duty of care to identify any cases of gum disease and advise you on the best course of action. If they fail to diagnose gum disease, despite seeing you regularly as a patient, you may be entitled to make a dental negligence compensation claim against them.

Periodontal disease, left untreated, can lead to loss of teeth and many other severe health risks – not to mention irreversible gum damage. Victims of dental negligence can be left with severe health problems, especially those who have developed serious cases of gum disease due to misdiagnosis, or their dentist’s failure to spot the symptoms and signs of gum disease or periodontitis. If you feel your dentist has failed to provide you with a high level of service and you are injured as a result, you may be entitled to compensation.

The consequences of untreated gum disease can include:

  • Permanent damage to the jaw and/or gums
  • Receding gums
  • Loose or wobbly teeth
  • Loss of teeth
  • Constant pain or discomfort
  • Gum infections

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How to make a gum disease claim

If you have developed gingivitis or periodontal disease and you feel that your dentist should have spotted the signs earlier, contact the expert dental negligence solicitors at the Dental Law Partnership today.

At the Dental Law Partnership, we have an experienced and skilled team of dental negligence solicitors and dentists who are able to assess your claim quickly. As experts in the field, we will discuss your potential grounds to make a failed diagnosis claim and give you the support you need to get the compensation you may be entitled to.

We are also proudly accredited by Lexcel as an industry leader and have a proven track record of helping victims claim compensation for periodontal gum disease issues.

So, if you feel you have been a victim of dental negligence, contact a member of our team today for free initial legal advice.


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How might my dentist be negligent with gum disease?

If you visit your dentist for a general check up and they fail to diagnose that you have gum disease, they could be considered negligent for failing to recognise the signs. They could also be considered negligent if they do see the signs of gum disease but don’t tell you about it or fail to give you advice about how to reduce the risk of the condition developing further.

The kinds of advice you should expect may include:

  • Oral hygiene advice, like discussing brushing and flossing techniques
  • Recommending an appointment with the dental hygienist
  • Reminding you to come back for regular check-ups with the dentist

If you think that this is something that has happened to you, and you believe that your dentist has acted negligently, you can speak to one of our team for free initial advice about whether you have a claim and the best next steps for you.


How can I prevent gum disease?

Both gingivitis and periodontitis, can usually be prevented by:

  • Excellent oral hygiene at home
  • Regular visits to your dentist. They will examine the health of your gums and bone levels using special instruments.

Some medical conditions, such as diabetes, can also increase your risk of developing gum disease. In these cases, it is crucial that you visit your dentist regularly. They will be able to advise you on the preventative steps you can take to avoid gum disease.


How can I treat Gum Disease?

Early gum disease, such as gingivitis, can be treated by maintaining good oral hygiene at home to prevent the build-up of plaque. Your dentist will advise you of a suitable routine – generally it will include brushing and flossing twice a day. Your dentist or hygienist may clean (scale) your teeth to remove any plaque build-up.

If gum disease has progressed to an advanced stage, treatment becomes much more complex. You may need referral to a specialist periodontist. Treatment can include deep cleaning (root planing), surgery and extraction.


What are the symptoms of gum disease?

In early cases of gum disease, there is usually no discomfort or noticeable symptoms. However, as the issue worsens, you may notice:

  • Your gums appear puffy or swollen
  • Your gums are a dark red colour
  • Your gums start to bleed easily, particularly when you are brushing or flossing
  • Your gums feel more tender than usual, and can be painful to touch
  • Bad breath
  • Your gums may appear to recede

Generally, healthy gums are a pale pink colour and will appear fitted tightly around the teeth. So, if you feel that your gums don’t match this description, it’s important that you visit your dentist for a check-up as soon as possible. You should highlight these symptoms to your dentist, who will then advise you on your best course of action.


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Frequently Asked Questions

How much compensation could I get for a gum disease dental negligence claim?

As with most dental negligence claims, the amount of compensation that you may receive if your dentist has failed to accurately diagnose or treat gum disease will depend on the circumstances of your specific case.

Factors taken into consideration will include:

  • The severity of your gum disease diagnosis
  • The delay in accurately diagnosing gum disease
  • The short and long-term implications of the failure to diagnose, including the financial implication of further treatment to rectify the issue(s) and the impact that your dentist’s negligence has had on your day-to-day. This may include psychological and emotional trauma as well as physical suffering and pain.

At Dental Law Partnership, our team of expert dental negligence solicitors are on hand to help you with your gum disease compensation claim at every step of the way; call us today.

How long do gum disease dental negligence claims take?

Unfortunately, it is difficult to put an exact time-frame on a gum disease-related dental negligence compensation claim, as it can vary quite dramatically from case to case. There is a strict legal process that must be adhered to and many cases are settled before they reach court, meaning that a claim could take anywhere from a few weeks to several months, depending on how your dentist responds to the claim and other aspects of the legal process, such as evidence gathering and gaining expert opinions. Click here for full details of the dental negligence claims process.

How much does it cost to make a gum disease dental compensation claim?

At the Dental Law Partnership, our cases are usually funded by a no win, no fee agreement. This means that even if your claim is unsuccessful, you will not pay any legal costs. Call us today for an initial, no obligation chat about your claim.

Can I sue a retired dentist for gum disease compensation?

If the dentist that negligently treated you (or failed to treat you as they should have done) for gum disease has since retired, you may still be able to bring a dental negligence claim against them if the negligence occurred or was discovered within the last three years. Even after a dentist retires, they are still responsible for the work carried out while they still practised.

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Mr M North West – 17/01/2020

“All that remains is for me to thank you for your kind words, for your continued efforts, for providing complete transparency and clarity when required, and also for your patience. I wish you nothing but the best going forwards.”

Mr S, East Yorkshire – 20/12/2019

I just wanted to say a big thank you to you, and your colleagues at Dental Law, for all your hard work in pursuing my claim. I was very pleased with the outcome. Every aspect of the case was handled with the upmost professionalism and clear advice throughout. The advice on liability and quantum was right on the mark. I would not hesitate in recommending Dental Law.

Mrs M, South East – 12/12/2019

“I would highly recommend the DLP to others seeking help with dental negligence, for providing excellent advice and clear communication throughout the process, and from a personal point of view making what felt like a daunting prospect at the outset straightforward to understand.”

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A MAN FROM THE SOUTH EAST HAS LOST HIS TOOTH AND UNDERWENT UNESSECARY ROOT CANAL TREAMENT AFTER HIS DENTIST FAILED TO SPOT TOOTH DECAY. • Mr L lost his tooth after his dentist failed to spot and treat tooth decay. • He also underwent unnecessary pain and an avoidable root canal procedure. • £10,000 awarded […]

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      • A woman from the east of England suffered an avoidable period of pain and suffering as a result of infection and suffered an avoidable repeat root canal treatment. • Ms C lost a tooth and will lose another tooth in the future. • £8,000 awarded in compensation Between 2011 to 2013 […]

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  • Dental Negligence Claims
    • The Claims Process
      • Can I Sue My Dentist?
      • Unhappy with Dental Treatment
      • Dental Complaints
      • Guide to Dentist Mistakes
      • Guide to Changing Your Dentist
        • How to Find a Good Dentist
      • How to prove dental negligence
    • Types of Dental Negligence Claim
      • Injury
      • Failure to obtain patient consent
      • Failure to diagnose
      • Failure to treat
    • Types of Dental Injury Claim
      • Tooth Nerve damage
        • Nerve damage after tooth extraction
        • Nerve damage after dental work & surgery
        • Nerve damage after wisdom teeth removal
        • Nerve damage after dental injection
        • Lingual nerve damage
        • Nerve inflammation after tooth extraction
        • Nerve damage after dental implant
        • Nerve damage after root canal
      • Cosmetic Dentistry Claims
        • Cosmetic bonding
        • Smile makeovers
        • Dental implants
          • Failed Dental Implants
        • Dentures
        • Gum Contouring
        • Braces
        • Veneers
          • Veneers gone wrong
      • Tooth decay
      • Tooth extractions
      • Fillings
      • Cavity Fillings
      • Gum disease
        • Periodontal Disease
      • Oral cancer
      • Restorative Dentistry
        • Crowns
        • Bridges
        • Root canal
          • Failed root canal
      • Wisdom teeth
      • Pain after dental work
        • Jaw pain after dental work
        • Headaches after dental work
      • Infections after dental work
        • Lip Infection After Dental Work
      • Compensation for wrong tooth extraction
      • Jaw fracture dental negligence claims
    • Dental Negligence FAQs
  • Why Choose Us?
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