Dental Negligence Scotland - Compensation Claims

Dental Negligence Scotland - Compensation Claims

What are Dental Negligence Claims?

Dental negligence claims are a specialist type of medical negligence claim. If you live in Scotland and have received incorrect or substandard dental treatment then simply fill in the contact form on the Dental Negligence Scotland website and we can help advise you.

How Can Dental Negligence Scotland Help?

Our specialist team can represent individuals in the following scenarios if a dental injury has been sustained:

• Misdiagnosis and/or lack of treatment
• Careless treatment resulting in injury or the need for corrective treatment
• Errors in the administration of medication resulting in side effects
• Swallowed instrument

There are other situations involving dental negligence where Prolegal can assist, including:

• Failure to offer root canal treatment as opposed to extraction
• Incorrect anaesthesia
• Nerve damage
• Inappropriate extraction
• Failure to diagnose and treat gum disease

In What Circumstances Can I Sue My Dentist?

Dentists are obliged to inform patients of all treatment options available to them and gain their consent. In the event that a patient is not informed of all treatment options available there may be a potential claim for compensation if harm has been done. A common example of this would be where an extraction was made where a filling or root canal could be possible

Patients are not entitled to compensation when dental treatment fails to meet their expectations, what needs to be shown is a substandard level of care that has led to a worse outcome. Our team of experts work closely with the General Dental Council for guidance.

Call us now for a free initial consultation on 0800 193 1996 or fill in the contact form on the Dental Negligence Scotland website and we will get back as soon as we can.

Dental Negligence in Scotland

Dental Negligence Scotland

If you live in Scotland, you can expect to receive a high standard of care and quality of treatment each and every time you visit your dentists. Unfortunately, occasionally, this isn't the case.

Dentists, along with other medical professionals, have a duty of care towards their patients which means that they are required to provide correct and appropriate treatment.

So, the question is, What should you do if your dentist provides a level of treatment that falls below the standard you would normally expect from someone in their position?.

We recommend that you contact us at Dental Negligence Scotland, we are a Scottish company dealing solely with Scottish clients.

Dental Negligence Scotland can help you obtain compensation for inadequate dental treatment or dental neglect.

Simply answer a few questions about your treatment by completing the contact form on our website - we assess your claim and advise you if have a case. 

You should note that any compensation you receive is paid by your dentist's insurance company, and not by the dentist himself.

We cover the whole of Scotland including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness, Perth, Stirling as well as smaller cities and towns.

So, if you think that you have been harmed by dental treatment, contact us!

Initial consultation free !!!! 

How to deal with dental negligence.

If you believe you have endured below-par dental treatment, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Dental negligence claims can be made providing you have proof of any injury or illness sustained after your appointment at the dentist and if your claim is within three years of the treatment.

You can be sure that you suffered poor treatment from your dentist if they assured you they knew what they were doing but did a less than thorough job, causing you more pain than before. Even if a routine check-up goes wrong, you could be entitled to claim compensation against them.

Everyone should have the comfort of knowing that when visiting the dentist, the dentist is doing everything right. Dentistry is a difficult profession, but only those with the relevant skills and qualifications should be able to provide their services, especially if they charge you for the privilege of having an operation on your teeth.

At Dental Negligence Scotland, we have experienced Dentists who serve as Expert Witnesses in  court cases to assess your circumstances and advise if you have grounds for making a valid claim. If you think you have been harmed or mistreated then fill out the contact form on our website.

What are the different types of Dental Negligence?

Most people do not enjoy the experience of sitting in a dentist’s chair. Some believe that Dental treatment can not only be painful but also expensive and time-consuming. However, in order to maintain our oral hygiene standards, a visit to the dentist is required every six months.

In most cases dental procedures go well, occasionally the dentist can make a mistake or be careless with the treatment being administered. Regrettably, carelessness can cause harm to the patient, rather than relieve his/her condition.

As a result, any patient who suffers an injury due to a dentist’s mistake, can make a claim for dental negligence.

Dental Negligence Claims

There are many types of dental procedures that patients undergo to improve their oral health.

The most common types of dental negligence claims are:

• Incorrect diagnosis – Sometimes a dentist misdiagnoses a dental disease. This can lead to more complications for the patient and may require further treatment of the disease.
• Missed diagnosis – A dentist fails to diagnose a disease on time, leading to an increase in the complications for the patient.
• Inadequate treatment – When procedures such as root canal and tooth extraction are not performed correctly, it can damage the patient’s oral health permanently.
• Carelessness – A dentist’s carelessness while performing a procedure can lead to an injury to the patient.

Dental negligence can cause temporary or permanent harm to the patient. Claims can be made for dental compensation whether the treatment is carried out over a long period of time or in a single visit.

If you have experienced dental negligence in Scotland, you can contact us at Dental Negligence Scotland. We have expert dentists on hand who can assess your claim based on the information you provide and advise you how to claim compensation.