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If you’ve experienced prolonged numbness, loss of taste or loss of sensation after dental work, there’s a chance that you may have experienced nerve damage. It’s common to have a dental injection during a treatment, which delivers the anaesthetic into the part of the gum that requires numbing.
For most patients, the anaesthetic injection doesn’t cause any issues – instead, the area is numbed for a few hours, so the dental procedure can go ahead without the patient feeling any pain. However, if the injection is delivered incorrectly or without the necessary level of skill, it can cause nerve damage.
In these situations, you could be eligible to open a dental negligence claim through the Dental Law Partnership. As a specialist firm of dental solicitors, we’re able to work with a variety of clients, some of whom have suffered from nerve damage after a dental injection.
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Numbing gel may be used by some dental professionals during surgery. However, local anaesthetic injections are much more common, intended to numb the affected area and prevent pain during a dental procedure.
In rare cases, dental injections can lead to an unintended nerve injury for some patients. This nerve damage could be minor and the symptoms may disappear on their own after a few days or weeks. Alternatively, the nerve could potentially be damaged more seriously, which may mean you experience long-term or permanent symptoms.
The trigeminal nerve is the nerve usually affected because parts of it are in very close proximity to the jaw and mouth. It is also the nerve responsible for feeling/sensation in the face, as well as for functions such as chewing and biting.
Not only can a nerve injury cause pain and discomfort, but it can also significantly impact your quality of life. This is why it’s so essential to seek legal advice if you believe your nerve damage resulted as a result of dental negligence. If you believe you may have suffered from a dental nerve injury during a dental procedure, we may be able to help you with your claim.
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It’s important to recognise the symptoms of nerve damage after dental injection, as this will give you a greater idea of whether you’ve experienced dental negligence or not. Every situation is different, and you might not necessarily encounter every symptom listed here – if in doubt, it may be worth getting a second opinion from another dental professional.
Some of the most common signs of nerve injuries after receiving a dental injection include:
Depending on the severity of the nerve injuries you’ve suffered, you may experience some or all of the above signs – symptoms may be short-lived or more long-lasting, as every situation is different. If your dentist didn’t perform your treatment to an acceptable standard, this could be considered dental negligence and you may be able to claim for the nerve damage you sustained.
There is a three-year time limit for dental negligence claims, so it’s recommended that you speak to an experienced dental negligence solicitor as soon as possible to start the dental negligence claims process.
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If you think you may have suffered from nerve damage after an anaesthetic injection at your local dental practice, you may be able to claim compensation. At the Dental Law Partnership, we’re a specialist firm of dental solicitors, with specialised experience in both the legal and dental fields.
This approach to the dental negligence problem makes us your perfect partner for proving your dentist committed dental negligence. Understanding your rights and the legal options available to you is the first step toward securing the compensation you deserve – now it’s time to open your claim.
If you’re not sure whether you have a claim, our team of specialists can enquire further and offer free initial advice. Please get in touch with our team and start your claim today.
When having a filling (or another dental treatment) carried out, the numbness should last from around 30 minutes to four hours. Everybody is different, so you may find that your situation differs slightly. However, if the numbness doesn’t go away, you should seek out a second opinion from a dental professional.
While some temporary numbness is normal, a persistent numb feeling could indicate nerve damage – especially if accompanied by symptoms like jaw pain after a filling.
This is a difficult question to answer, as it’s highly dependent on your own individual circumstances and which nerve your dentist hit. In most cases, nerve injuries are temporary, lasting up to around eight weeks.
However, in some cases, your nerve damage can be long-lasting and even permanent. If in doubt, we recommend speaking to another dentist or an oral surgeon.
If you feel your dentist has made a mistake which has led to nerve damage, there is a three-year time limit in which to make your claim. This time limit runs from either the date the negligence occurred, or the date the negligence was discovered.
It should also be noted that there is a one-year time limit in which to make an official complaint to your dentist, although you don’t need to have made a complaint to open a dental negligence claim.