Claim Against Dentist For Tooth Decay

How do I know if I have tooth decay?

It can be difficult to tell if you have tooth decay in the early stages as there may not be any symptoms for you to notice. This is one reason why it’s important to go for regular check-ups with your dentist, so that they can spot the signs early even if you are not yet feeling any ill effects. As tooth decay advances, you will usually start to notice some symptoms, which can include:

• Visible staining or small pits/holes on teeth that are visible when you look at your teeth in the mirror
• Toothache without an apparent cause
• Sensitivity to sweet, hot or cold drinks or food
• Pain when biting down as you eat
• Broken or damaged teeth

If the problem becomes severe, you might experience symptoms that interfere with your usual daily activities, making chewing and eating difficult, causing dental abscesses, or even causing you to lose teeth entirely.

Am I eligible to claim against my dentist for tooth decay?

If your dentist has been negligent in your care regarding tooth decay, and this results in pain, suffering or financial loss, you may be eligible to make a claim for compensation.

If you have tooth decay that has not been correctly diagnosed or effectively treated by your dentist, despite regular visits, the problem can progress to a stage where you need to have restorative dental treatment, or you may even have teeth that cannot be saved and require extraction.

It might be that your dentist missed a cavity on several visits, which resulted in the problem getting much worse, or it could be that your dentist missed tooth decay altogether, meaning that you were not treated when you should have been, and this made your condition worse.

Another instance where you might be able to claim compensation is if your dentist didn’t fill the cavity correctly when originally treating your tooth decay and was negligent with your care. If this has meant that you’ve experienced recurrent decay under fillings and required more restorative treatment, which would have been avoidable if there was no negligence originally, you might be able to make a claim.

What can I do if I think I might have a dental negligence claim for tooth decay?

If you think that you might be eligible to make a dental negligence claim because your dentist didn’t properly diagnose or treat your tooth decay, the first thing you should do is contact the Dental Law Partnership.

Our legal experts will be able to determine whether you have a valid claim and will talk you through what happens next if you decide to proceed. You can find out more about the process of making a dental negligence claim here.

How much compensation could I get for a tooth decay claim?

The compensation you’ll be awarded if your claim is successful will depend on a number of factors, including the extent to which you’ve suffered as a result of your dentist’s negligence. If you’ve suffered financially, such as by having to pay for restorative treatment, this will also be factored into the final compensation amount.

You can use our compensation calculator to give you a rough idea of how much you may receive.

Start your tooth decay claim with the Dental Law Partnership

If you believe your dentist failed to diagnose or treat tooth decay properly, leaving you in avoidable pain or needing treatment that could have been prevented, you may be eligible to make a dental negligence claim.

At the Dental Law Partnership, we make the claims process easy, handling all the legal complexities on your behalf. And the best part? We operate on a no-win, no-fee basis, which means you won’t pay anything if your claim is unsuccessful.

Start your dental negligence claim online today or request a callback from a member of our team.