Headaches after dental work usually go away after a few hours, and even recurring headaches don’t necessarily mean your dentist has acted negligently.
However, if you believe your headaches are a direct result of your dentist failing to uphold their duty of care responsibilities, and you have suffered because of this, then you may be eligible to make a claim for dental negligence.
As we’ve already mentioned, recurring headaches after dental work are usually a symptom of other dental problems, so the first thing you need to do is consult a dental professional to get a proper diagnosis. If it’s found that your headaches have been caused by negligent dental treatment, such as an infection or nerve damage during dental work, you might have the basis for a claim.
Bear in mind that you only have three years to make a claim from the date you became aware that the dental negligence had taken place, so we recommend starting the claims process as soon as possible.
If you want to find out whether you’re eligible for compensation and how much you could receive, use our handy compensation calculator.