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Dental negligence claims can be made by those who suffered unnecessary harm at the hands of a dentist due to their failure to provide appropriate care to the standard expected of them. Dental negligence can involve substandard treatment leading to infection and tooth loss, which can be painful and expensive to put right. Compensation for negligent dental treatment can cover the physical and mental pain and any associated financial losses.
When dental treatment goes wrong, the effects can be painful, distressing, and life-changing. Ongoing tooth pain, failed procedures, nerve damage, or avoidable tooth loss can affect your health, confidence, and daily life.
Dental negligence claims can be made by patients who were injured because of mistakes such as delayed diagnosis, incorrect treatment, surgical errors, poor-fitting implants, or failure to identify infections and gum disease. These errors can leave lasting physical, emotional, and financial effects, especially when you trusted a professional to protect your dental health. Compensation in such claims can reach up to £50,380 for significant, chronic tooth pain. However, if the damage extends into the jaw, between £40,280 and £60,160 could be awarded for very serious, multiple fractures requiring prolonged treatment. Both of these figures are taken from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG), which is a document that assigns value to various injuries. Neither of these figures accounts for the related expenses that could also be awarded, such as the cost of dental implants.
Here at Legal Expert, our experienced dental negligence solicitors understand how difficult this experience can be. We will listen to your concerns, investigate what happened, and fight for the compensation you deserve. We also offer a No Win No Fee agreement, meaning you will pay no service fees upfront or if your claim fails. Contact us today for free advice and compassionate support.
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Dental negligence claims are a type of compensation claim made by patients who have suffered harm because a dental professional failed to provide an acceptable standard of care. A dental negligence claim allows you to seek compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial impact caused by avoidable mistakes during dental treatment. These claims help injured patients access the support and compensation they may need after suffering harm that would have been avoided had the appropriate dentistry standards been met.
If you believe poor dental treatment has affected your health or quality of life, contact our specialist solicitors today for free advice on starting your dental negligence claim.
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Yes, you could claim compensation for dental negligence if a dental professional failed to provide an acceptable standard of care and this caused you avoidable harm. To make a dental negligence claim, you will need to show that:
Yes, you could make a compensation claim against an NHS dentist if negligent treatment caused you avoidable harm. NHS dental negligence claims work in a similar way to claims against private dentists, with compensation sought for the pain, suffering, and financial impact caused by substandard care. Claims involving NHS dentists are handled by NHS Resolution, the organisation responsible for managing negligence claims on behalf of NHS services in England.
Making a dental negligence claim against an NHS dentist does not directly reduce funding for NHS services or affect the care available to other patients. NHS Resolution exists specifically to manage and resolve these claims on behalf of NHS organisations.
Yes, you could claim compensation if you suffered from negligence at a private dental clinic and the treatment caused you avoidable harm. Private dental clinics have a responsibility to provide patients with an acceptable standard of care, and compensation claims can be made when treatment falls below this standard. Claims involving private clinics are typically handled through the clinic’s insurance provider following an investigation into the treatment you received.
Yes, you could claim compensation for negligent cosmetic dental work if the treatment caused you avoidable harm because it was carried out below an acceptable standard. Cosmetic dental procedures such as veneers, crowns, implants, teeth whitening, and orthodontic treatment must still be performed safely and correctly. If mistakes during cosmetic treatment caused unnecessary pain, infection, nerve damage or the need for corrective treatment, you could be entitled to compensation for the impact on your health and wellbeing.
Our specialist solicitors can assess your case for free and explain how to start a cosmetic dental negligence claim today.
Examples of dental negligence you can claim for include incorrect tooth extractions, failure to diagnose infections, and negligent implant treatment that causes avoidable harm. Dental negligence claims can arise when a dental professional fails to provide an acceptable standard of care, leading to unnecessary pain, further dental problems, or the need for corrective treatment. Below, we explore the above examples in more detail:
If you suffered avoidable harm because of poor dental treatment, our experienced solicitors are here to help. Contact us today for free advice about your dental negligence claim and find out how we could help you secure the compensation and support you deserve.
The types of injuries that could be sustained after negligent dental treatment include nerve damage, infections, and unnecessary tooth loss caused by treatment that fell below an acceptable standard. Dental negligence can lead to both short-term and long-term physical harm, particularly where mistakes during diagnosis, surgery, or aftercare are avoidable. Below we provide some more examples:
Yes, claims could cover the psychological impact of dental negligence if negligent treatment caused recognised mental or emotional harm. Dental negligence can have a serious effect on confidence, wellbeing, and daily life, particularly where treatment caused traumatic experiences, ongoing anxiety, or fear of further dental procedures. Psychological harm caused by negligent dental treatment can include:
Our experienced solicitors understand the lasting impact negligent dental treatment can have on your mental wellbeing. Contact us today for free advice about dental negligence claims and find out how we could help you seek compensation for the full impact of your suffering.
How much dental negligence compensation you could claim for could be up to £50,380 for damage to your teeth, according to the compensation guidelines within the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This document contains guideline brackets of compensation for various types of physical and mental harm. Many legal professionals will make reference to it when calculating general damages within compensation claims. General damages is the head of loss that is awarded for your pain and suffering.
In the table below, we have used some of the JCG’s figures that may be applicable to dental negligence claims. Please note that these figures are for guidance only and that the top entry has not come from the JCG.
| Harm Suffered | Notes | Compensation Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Severe Forms of Harm with Financial Losses | Compensation for suffering multiple severe forms of harm and financial losses, such as dental treatments, pain medications, and lost earnings. | Up to £150,000+ |
| Fractures of Jaws (i) | Serious multiple fractures with permanent consequences and prolonged treatment. | £40,280 to £60,160 |
| Fractures of Jaws (ii) | Difficulty opening the mouth due to a serious fracture that causes permanent consequences. | £23,730 to £40,280 |
| Fractures of Jaws (iii) | A simple fracture that requires immobilisation, but a complete recovery is made. | £8,530 to £11,540 |
| Damage to Teeth | Significant chronic tooth pain extending over a number of years (such as from an untreated abscess). | Up to £50,380 |
| Damage to Teeth (i) | Serious damage or loss of several front teeth | £11,540 to £15,080 |
| Damage to Teeth (ii) | Serious damage or loss of 2 front teeth. | £5,750 to £10,080 |
| Damage to Teeth (iii) | Serious damage or loss of 1 front tooth. | £2,910 to £5,220 |
| Damage to Teeth (iv) | Damage to or loss of back teeth. Compensation awarded per tooth. | £1,440 to £2,260 |
Every dental negligence claim is different, and the amount you could receive will depend on how seriously you were affected. Contact our experienced solicitors today for a free assessment of your dental negligence claim and find out how much compensation you could be entitled to claim.
Dental negligence claims can compensate for financial losses caused by negligent dental treatment, including the cost of corrective care, lost earnings, and other related expenses. These financial losses are known as special damages and are intended to help ensure you are not left out of pocket because of avoidable harm caused by substandard dental treatment.
Special damages in dental negligence claims could include:
Our experienced solicitors can help calculate the full financial impact of negligent dental treatment. Contact us today for free advice about dental negligence claims and find out what compensation you could be entitled to recover.
The dental negligence claims process involves gathering evidence of negligent dental treatment, assessing the harm it caused, and working with a solicitor to seek compensation. Taking the right steps after dental negligence can help strengthen your claim and preserve important evidence linked to your treatment.
Your health should come first. You should:
These records can help show the extent of the avoidable harm suffered.
Useful evidence in dental negligence claims could include:
This evidence can help prove how the negligent treatment caused your injuries.
You should make a formal complaint to the dental practice or clinic involved. This creates an official record of your concerns and may lead to an explanation or investigation into the treatment you received.
It can help to keep evidence of:
Our specialist solicitors can:
We can also guide you through the claims process with clear advice and ongoing support.
In most cases, dental negligence claims must be started within 3 years of the negligent treatment or the date you first realised the treatment caused your injuries. This is set out within the Limitation Act 1980.
Exceptions to this time limit apply to those who are minors and lack the mental capacity to claim on their own. You can contact us to learn more about these exceptions.
If you suffered because of negligent dental treatment, our experienced solicitors are ready to help. Contact us today for free advice about starting a dental negligence claim and find out how we could help you secure compensation for your pain, treatment costs, and financial losses.
Compensation for negligent dental treatments with us here at Legal Expert can help you recover damages for the pain, suffering, and financial losses caused by substandard dental care. Our experienced dental negligence solicitors understand how distressing negligent treatment can be, especially when it results in avoidable pain, corrective procedures, or long-term complications. We are committed to helping clients pursue the compensation they deserve after suffering harm caused by negligent dental treatment.
Choosing our expert dental negligence solicitors to make a claim means working with a team that understands the serious impact negligent dental treatment can have on your health, confidence, and finances. At Legal Expert, we provide experienced and compassionate support tailored specifically to dental negligence claims.
Our dental negligence solicitors can help by:
With Legal Expert, eligible claimants could make No Win No Fee dental negligence claims without paying solicitor service fees upfront or during the claims process. There aren’t solicitor’s fees to pay if the claim is unsuccessful. At Legal Expert, our solicitors handle dental negligence claims under the terms of a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), which is a type of No Win No Fee arrangement.
The benefits of making a dental negligence claim with us under a CFA can include:
If the claim is successful, your solicitor will take a success fee from you. We take this directly out of your compensation as a legally capped percentage.
If you suffered because of negligent dental treatment, you do not have to face the aftermath alone. At Legal Expert, our experienced dental negligence solicitors understand how stressful and upsetting avoidable dental harm can be, especially when it leads to pain, corrective treatment, or ongoing complications. We are here to listen to your experience, answer your questions, and explain your options clearly and honestly. Contact our team today for free advice about your dental negligence claim and find out how much compensation you could be entitled to recover.
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