How do I know if I’ve suffered a lip infection after dental work?
It’s not uncommon to get small cuts or mouth ulcers on the inside of your lips during dental treatment, as the lips are incredibly sensitive.
However, some common signs that you’ve experienced a lip infection after dental work include:
- Swelling that worsens instead of gradually improving
- Pain that gets sharper or more intense over time
- Increasing redness that spreads beyond the immediate area
- Pus or discharge seeping from the area
- Crusting or blister-like lesions forming on the lip
- Fever or feeling unwell (in more severe cases)
Importantly, not all lip infections after dental work are a result of negligence from your dentist. However, if you believe you have experienced substandard care, you may be able to make a dental negligence claim.
Am I entitled to compensation for a lip infection after dental work?
To make a dental negligence claim, there must be evidence to prove that the infection was a direct result of substandard care from your dentist. They will likely have failed to follow the proper steps during your treatment, such as not sterilising their equipment correctly or causing unnecessary physical trauma.
Proving dental negligence can be difficult, but that’s where our dedicated team of specialist dental negligence experts come in – if we think you’ve got a valid claim, they’ll gather all the required evidence on your behalf.
Bear in mind that there is a three-year time limit for dental negligence claims, so it’s recommended that you get in touch to start the dental negligence claims process as soon as possible.
Contact our team today to find out whether you may be eligible to claim compensation for a lip infection after dental work.
