Dental Claims in the UK: Your Right to Compensation for Substandard Care

Dental treatment is expected to be performed with the highest standards of care and precision. However, when negligence occurs—whether in diagnosis, treatment, or aftercare—the consequences can be significant. If you have experienced harm due to substandard dental care, you may be entitled to compensation for the pain, suffering, and financial loss you have endured.

Common Causes of Dental Negligence Claims in the UK:

1. Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis: If a dental professional fails to diagnose an underlying condition like gum disease, oral cancer, or tooth decay, or misdiagnoses it, you could suffer long-term damage and complications.

2. Incorrect or Poor Treatment: This includes errors such as incorrect fillings, crowns, or root canal treatments that lead to further issues like infections or tooth loss.

3. Surgical Mistakes: If dental surgery is performed incorrectly (such as wisdom tooth extraction or implants), it can result in nerve damage, infection, or other serious complications.

4. Improper Aftercare: Failure to provide proper post-treatment care and advice can lead to infections, damage to the gums, or other oral health issues.

5. Infection: Infections resulting from unsanitary equipment, poor hygiene practices, or untreated complications after a procedure can cause significant damage to your oral health.

6. Nerve Damage: In some cases, procedures like tooth extractions or root canals can result in nerve damage, causing numbness, pain, or permanent injury.

Potential Outcomes of Dental Negligence:

• Chronic pain or discomfort

• Long-term damage to your teeth and gums

• Loss of teeth or gums

• Aesthetic or functional impairments (such as problems with chewing, speaking, or smiling)

• The need for additional costly treatment to correct mistakes

How to Make a Dental Negligence Claim:

If you believe you have been affected by dental negligence, it's essential to act promptly. Contact us to evaluate your case and determine the next steps. We can guide you through the process, which typically involves gathering medical records, expert opinions, and evidence to prove the negligence and the harm caused.

Time Limits for Dental Claims:

In the UK, dental negligence claims must generally be filed within three years of the incident or within three years of discovering the injury. It's important to act quickly to ensure your claim is valid.

No Win, No Fee

We offer conditional fee agreements (CFA) or "no win, no fee" structures to make legal services more accessible to individuals who may be hesitant to claim due to financial concerns.