Dental Nerve Damage Compensation Claims

Dental nerve damage can result in significant pain and discomfort and, in some instances, can cause long-lasting problems.

If your nerve damage was caused by negligence or incompetence from your dentist or another medical professional, we can help you make a dental nerve damage compensation claim.

Get in touch with our dental nerve claim specialists

If you think you have been left with nerve damage following dental treatment, contact us to find out if you could claim. Call us today on 0333 358 2345 or get in touch online. 

Dental nerve injury

Several nerves may be injured during dental procedures, but the most commonly injured nerves are the trigeminal nerve, the inferior alveolar nerve and the lingual nerve.

Dental nerve damage injuries sometimes arise following:

• the removal of wisdom teeth,
• the over-filling or over-instrumentation of a tooth during root canal treatment
• the placement of dental implants

Nerve damage caused by dental negligence can lead to numbness, pain, tingling in the lips, tongue and face. It some cases, this can make eating and talking difficult.

Symptoms of dental nerve damage

If a visit to the dentist has left you with pain or an uncomfortable sensation that lasts for more than a few weeks, it could be a sign that you have suffered nerve damage.

Some of the symptoms of dental nerve damage include:

• Loss of sensation
• Pain in the jaw, gums, forehead, cheek or eye
• No control over saliva drooling
• Tugging or pulling feeling on the tongue
• Difficulties eating or talking
• Loss of the ability to taste
• Tingling in the mouth/jaw
• Burning sensation in the jaw

If you are concerned about any of the symptoms above, you may have sustained a dental nerve injury and should seek medical advice as soon as possible.

If your injury was caused by the actions or negligence of a dental professional and you wish to make a compensation claim, you should contact a specialist negligence solicitor. The team at First Personal Injury will fight on your behalf for compensation for your pain and suffering.

How do you know a dental nerve injury has been caused by negligence?

Nerve injury can sometimes be an after-effect of normal dental treatment and is not always a result of negligent care. In some cases, nerve damage is a recognised complication. Examples of how nerve damage can arise include:

Root canal treatment: Root canal treatment (also known as endodontic treatment) is a dental procedure used to repair and save a badly decayed or infected tooth. It involves accessing the pulp of the tooth through the crown and removing any infected pulp. After removing the pulp, the dentist will clean and enlarge the root canals before sealing the tooth.

There are a number of complications which can occur following root canal treatment. In the worst-case scenario, nerve damage might occur.

Tooth extraction: Nerve injuries can sometimes occur after the extraction of a wisdom tooth. Although this a known complication, before the procedure, your dentist should have informed you of the risk of nerve damage. Dental nerve injury can also occur when other teeth are extracted if the dentist has not considered the position of the surrounding nerves. In cases like this, you may be able to make a claim.

Implant treatment: Nerve injuries following a dental implant can be caused when a dentist mistakenly drills too deeply into the lower jaw. They might also arise if the implant is too long and puts pressure onto the nerve.

What are the long-term effects of a nerve injury?

The symptoms of nerve injury can be temporary and may resolve themselves over time. Unfortunately, sometimes, a dental nerve injury may be permanent.

If you have a valid dental nerve damage claim, your solicitor will arrange for you to be examined by a specialist. The specialist will provide an assessment and prognosis of your nerve injury. If you require treatment for your symptoms, this will affect how much compensation you could receive.

What can I claim for?

Dental negligence compensation can help with the cost of correcting your dentist’s mistakes and help get your life back on track.

If you believe you’ve been a victim of negligent dental care, along with claiming for the pain and suffering caused by your nerve damage, you may be able to claim compensation for the following:

• Expenses: Any expenses you’ve paid for as a result of your injury. For instance, you may have paid for further treatment, transport or prescriptions
• Remedial costs: The cost of any treatment needed to repair the damage caused by the negligent dental treatment
• Loss of earnings: If you have taken time off work because of your injury

Start your dental nerve damage compensation claim today

Start your compensation claim with First Personal Injury today. Call us on 0333 358 2345 or get in touch online to speak to our specialists about your potential claim.