Our expert medical negligence solicitors have recovered compensation in a large number of dental error compensation claims for mistakes by dentists, during cosmetic dentistry or involving incorrectly fitted implants.
Our approach to dental error claims
Regardless of the type of dental error compensation claim you may have, our specialist medical negligence solicitors appreciate that dental errors can have consequences, such as time off work and emotional strain.
Our dedicated team of dental error specialists has an excellent reputation in this area and a strong record of winning difficult cases.
Errors by dentists
Most dental care is of a good standard. However, dentists can make mistakes, causing unnecessary pain and suffering and leading to increased expense for patients. Typical dental errors include:
• Inadequate root canal therapy
• Failed implants
• Extracting the wrong tooth
• Failing to manage and treat decay
• Inadequate fillings
• Inadequate crowns
• Failing to manage gum disease (periodontal disease).
Cosmetic dentistry
An increasing amount of dentistry involves cosmetic procedures. These include bleaching, porcelain veneers, crown and bridgework and orthodontic work. Some dentists use dermal fillers, Botox or hyaluronic acid. Dentists who do this type of work should be specially trained, although even then dental errors sometimes occur.
Implants
Implants are increasingly used to replace missing teeth. This involves inserting a titanium plate into the jaw and fitting a crown to it. If there is not enough bone in the jaw, bone can be grafted. Fitting implants is a skill, and our dental error team will make sure you get compensation if your implant is not done correctly.
Slater & Gordon Lawyers’ recent dental claims publicity
Dental patient gets £14,000 damages after painful dental error.
Contact us today to talk about your dental error compensation claim
Please call 0800 916 9049, email enquiries@slatergordon.co.uk or use the short online enquiry form. Our expert dental negligence solicitors will be able to talk you through the claim process, funding options and time constraints.
With offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Cardiff and Edinburgh we can offer immediate and accessible representation anywhere in the UK.
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