Compensation Claim for Nerve Damage After Root Canal Treatment

Not all cases of nerve damage following root canal treatment are the result of negligence – sometimes, nerve injury can occur even when proper procedures are followed. However, if your dentist failed to carry out the procedure with the appropriate level of skill and care, you may be able to make a dental negligence claim.

Examples of negligent treatment that could lead to nerve damage include:

• Poor technique or excessive drilling: If your dentist applied excessive force or drilled too deeply during the procedure, this could have caused unnecessary trauma to surrounding tissue and nerves.
• Inadequate assessment or diagnosis: Failing to take or properly interpret X-rays before treatment can result in the dentist misjudging the position of the nerves.
• Failure to obtain informed consent: If you weren’t warned about the potential risks of nerve damage before the procedure, this may also be grounds for a negligence claim.
• Failure to provide appropriate aftercare: If your dentist did not schedule follow-up appointments, recognise symptoms of nerve damage early, or refer you to a specialist when required, this may constitute negligence.

If you’ve experienced any of these circumstances and have suffered pain, loss of sensation, or ongoing discomfort as a result, you may be eligible to make a claim for compensation.

You typically have three years from the date you first became aware of your injury to start the dental negligence claims process, so we recommend getting in touch as soon as possible if you think you’ve got a claim.

The amount of compensation you could receive for nerve damage after root canal treatment will depend on the severity of your injury and how it has affected your life. Compensation is designed to cover both the pain and suffering caused by the nerve damage and any financial losses you’ve experienced.

Compensation for dental nerve damage can range from a few thousand pounds for temporary injuries to tens of thousands of pounds for permanent nerve damage that causes long-term pain, numbness, or loss of function.

To get a better idea of how much compensation you could be entitled to, you can use our compensation calculator or have a read of our guide: How Much Compensation Can I Claim for Dental Negligence?

Suffering nerve damage after a root canal can be life-changing, affecting your confidence, speech, eating, and overall quality of life. At the Dental Law Partnership, we’re here to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.

Our specialist team is made up of both dental and legal experts, enabling us to understand your case from both a medical and legal perspective. We’ll handle everything from obtaining expert reports to negotiating with the defendant’s solicitors on your behalf.

We also operate on a no-win, no-fee basis, which means there’s no financial risk to you – if your claim isn’t successful, you will not pay any legal costs.

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