Dental Negligence Claims | Compensation for Dental Injury

Your Dentist Let You Down. We’ll Hold Them Accountable.

Dental negligence causes real, lasting harm, physical pain, nerve damage, lost teeth, and the financial cost of putting things right. Whether your treatment was NHS or private, our specialist solicitors can help you claim the compensation you deserve.

We understand that dental negligence claims are deeply personal. Our approach is simple: we listen carefully, we act quickly, and we fight hard. You will always have a named specialist solicitor, clear communication in plain English, and the confidence of knowing that every aspect of your claim - from the first call to the final settlement - is being handled by people who genuinely care about the outcome.

What Is Dental Negligence?

Dental negligence happens when a dentist, orthodontist, oral surgeon, or dental hygienist provides treatment that falls below the standard a reasonably competent professional would deliver and that failure causes you harm.

WHAT YOUR CLAIM CAN COVER

MYTH

NHS patients have fewer legal rights than private patients.

You can only claim if the dentist admitted a mistake.

Dental claims are not worth pursuing - payouts are too small.

Types of Dental Negligence We Handle

Our dental negligence team handles every type of claim, from straightforward extraction errors to complex nerve damage cases.

Wrong Tooth Extracted

Extracting the wrong tooth is one of the clearest forms of dental negligence, it is an avoidable error that causes immediate harm and often requires further corrective treatment.

If your dentist removed a healthy tooth in error, you are likely to have a strong claim. We have successfully pursued many cases of this type, including one that resulted in £3,000 compensation for a client whose dentist removed the wrong tooth entirely.

Gum Disease & Periodontal Failure

Periodontitis and gum disease are serious conditions that, when left untreated or mismanaged, can lead to significant tooth loss.

If your dentist failed to diagnose, monitor, or appropriately treat your gum disease and you suffered preventable deterioration as a result you may have a valid claim.

Pain, Suffering & Loss of Amenity

Specialist Dental Negligence Team

NHS or Private -Your Rights Are Equal

Nine out of ten NHS dental practices were unable to accept new adult patients at the height of the NHS dental access crisis. Dentists are under extraordinary pressure and when standards slip, patients bear the consequences. Whatever type of treatment you received, you are entitled to the same legal protection.

Nerve Damage

Dental procedures carry a risk of nerve damage but when that risk is not disclosed, or when damage occurs due to poor technique, you may have a claim.

Nerve injuries can cause numbness, tingling, chronic pain, or loss of sensation in the lips, tongue, chin, or face. Some injuries are temporary; others are permanent. Compensation in serious cases can reach into the tens of thousands of pounds.

Missed Oral Cancer Diagnosis

Dentists have a professional duty to screen for oral cancer at routine appointments. A failure to identify or investigate suspicious lesions, ulcers, or other warning signs leading to a delayed diagnosis and more advanced disease can be grounds for a significant claim.

Early diagnosis dramatically improves survival rates, which is why a missed diagnosis at this stage can be particularly serious.

Understanding Dental Negligence Compensation

Compensation aims to restore you, as far as financial compensation can, to the position you would likely have been in if the negligence had not occurred. Every claim is unique, and the amount awarded will depend on the specific circumstances and impact of your case.

INDICATIVE RANGES • JUDICIAL COLLEGE GUIDELINES

INJURY / CLAIM TYPE

  
      Minor dental injury, full recovery expected
      Up to £4,890
    
      Damage requiring significant treatment
      £4,890 - £9,200
    
      Loss of front teeth (per tooth, severe)
      Up to £10,530
    
      Serious injury including nerve damage
      Up to £46,540
    
      Permanent chronic pain / total tooth loss
      Up to £46,540+

Corrective Treatment Costs

✓ Law Society Personal Injury Panel Accredited

✓ NHS & Private - We Handle Both

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✓ A Dedicated Specialist Throughout

✓ Independent Expert Evidence

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FACT

✔︎

NHS and private patients have exactly the same right to claim compensation for negligent dental treatment.

Myth

Dental claims range from £1,500 for minor injuries to six figures for nerve damage or significant tooth loss. Psychological harm and corrective treatment costs are also included.

INJURY / CLAIM TYPE

Failed Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment is a complex procedure that requires a high level of care and precision.

Negligence can occur when instruments are left in the root canal, the canal is incompletely sealed, or infection is not properly managed, leading to ongoing pain, further tooth damage, or the need for extraction. These cases often require specialist endodontic expert evidence.

Dental Implant & Orthodontic Errors

Failed or poorly placed dental implants, negligent orthodontic treatment, and complications arising from braces or retainers are increasingly common grounds for dental negligence claims.

This includes implants placed without adequate bone assessment, brace treatments that cause unnecessary root resorption, and removable appliance failures that result in lasting damage to teeth or jaw alignment.