Tooth extractions are normally straight forward and can carry few risks. However, this is not always the case and mistakes can be made.
One of these mistakes is the extraction of the wrong tooth. Human error is a fact of life, and as such – unfortunately, people do have the wrong tooth extracted. However, you should not be left to suffer or have to face extra costs due to a mistake that wasn’t your fault.
The extraction of the wrong tooth can have a large impact on a person’s life both mentally and financially, as you may have to pay to try and have the gap filled or feel self-conscious about the missing tooth when smiling and talking, or even simply looking in the mirror.
Whilst normal dental treatment does carry risks that may not amount to negligence, the extraction of the wrong tooth, if clear, will highly likely be as a result of negligence.
It is the dentist’s responsibility to correctly identify your dental issues and records accurate records. If this standard of care drops then this can lead to mistakes such as an extraction of the wrong tooth.
Who can bring a claim for wrongful tooth extraction?
The victim of the negligence can bring about a claim in their own right. Our specialist team will be able to discuss whether you have a right to bring about a claim, so if you or a loved one have been affected, do not hesitate to contact us.
Further reading
Dental Negligence Claims – Oakwood Solicitors Ltd
WHAT TO DO NEXT
If you believe that you may have suffered as a result of an extraction of the wrong tooth or any other form of dental negligence, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 0113 200 9720 and ask to speak to the Medical Negligence team.
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