Dentist Negligence

As with any form of medical negligence, it is necessary to prove that a case of dentist negligence has led to further injury or illness and that the dentist was negligent in the first place. Typically, the most common types of dentist negligence cases are those that have stemmed from misdiagnosis or a lack of treatment for a particular problem though inadequate dental practices and treatments may also lead to a successful compensation claim for dentist negligence.

Dentists, like all care providers, should discuss your problems and offer you advice on how best to proceed. They should explain all of the possibilities for treatment that are open to you and provide you with a list of the benefits and pitfalls of each type of treatment. A failure to do so may be classed as negligence and if this has occurred to you then you may have a good case for claiming compensation.

The extraction of teeth is a common area for negligence claims enquiries. Even the most careful and skilled of dentists may cause problems to the tooth they are extracting as well as the local site around that tooth during an extraction because it is a difficult procedure to undertake. Even if further damage is experienced during extraction it may still not be possible to claim compensation for this, although every case is treated on its own merit and Mayiclaim solicitors will be able to advise you of the most likely outcome in your specific case.

Gum disease is a common problem but it can be missed in some cases. If you have suffered from gum disease for some time and it has gone unnoticed by your existing or previous dentist then you may have a case of dentist negligence with possible compensation due.

There are many instances which may lead to a dentist negligence claims being made against one’s dentist. If you believe you have been misdiagnosed or you believe that you have suffered any form of medical negligence then call Mayiclaim on 0800 756 7774 to discuss your case or complete our online claim form and an experienced solicitor will contact you regarding your case