Dental Negligence Claims
Compensation for Pain, Injury & Failed Treatment
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Dental work should improve your health and confidence
Wwhen treatment goes wrong due to negligence, the consequences can be painful, distressing, and costly.
At InjuryTimeClaims, we help individuals claim compensation for serious injuries and complications caused by dental negligence. From botched extractions to nerve damage or failed implants, we work with expert solicitors to pursue full compensation — on a no win, no fee basis.
If your dentist failed in their duty of care, we’re here to support you through every step of your claim.
What Is Dental Negligence?
Dental negligence happens when a dental professional provides substandard care that directly causes injury, illness, or unnecessary pain.
Common examples include:
Tooth Extraction Errors
Healthy or wrong teeth removed unnecessarily
Nerve Damage
Causing long-term numbness or pain
Failed Root Canals
Incomplete or improper treatment of infection
Poor Dental Work
Ill-fitting crowns, veneers, or implants
Infection After Treatment
Due to poor hygiene or sterilisation
No Consent Given
Treatment performed without clear agreement
Missed Diagnosis
Serious conditions like abscesses or cancer
Tooth Extraction Errors
Healthy or wrong teeth removed unnecessarily
Nerve Damage
Causing long-term numbness or pain
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Do I Have a Valid Claim?
Our team will help gather dental records, expert opinions, and evidence to prove your case.
To bring a dental negligence claim, you need to show that:
| The treatment you received fell below the accepted standard, and |
| That negligence caused you harm, pain, or unnecessary procedures |
You may also claim for financial losses such as:
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How We Help
1 | Free claim assessment with a dental negligence specialist |  |
2 | Medical record review and case building |  |
3 | Help securing expert dental reports |  |
4 | Claims for physical pain, emotional trauma, and cost of corrections |  |
5 | No win, no fee representation | |
6 | Support with GDC and NHS complaints (if needed) |  |
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About Jackson Byod
Injury Time Claims is a trading style of Jackson Boyd LLP. Jackson Boyd are experts in personal injury law and are one of the largest personal injury solicitors Scotland.
We recover over £50m every year on behalf of our personal injury customers. We have offices based in Edinburgh and Glasgow, but we are able to help support customers and their families from all over Scotland. We can arrange face to face appointments throughout Scotland where this is required.
So, whether you live on the Isle of Mull, Aberdeen, Elgin or Musselburgh, we are always here to help you with your personal injury claim.
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FAQs - Dental Negligence Claim
Dental negligence refers to substandard treatment that causes avoidable injury or harm. This could include unnecessary extractions, poor cosmetic dentistry, nerve damage, or infection caused by bad hygiene.
Yes. You can claim for negligent treatment carried out by both NHS and private dentists. The process may vary, but your rights remain the same.
You usually have 3 years from the date of the negligent treatment, or from when you first realised harm had occurred. Exceptions apply for children or those lacking capacity.
Compensation depends on the severity of the injury, the need for future treatment, and the financial and emotional impact. Awards can range from £1,000 to over £50,000 in serious cases involving nerve damage or permanent pain.
Yes. We only work on a no win, no fee basis. If your case isn’t successful, you won’t owe anything. If you win, your solicitor’s fee is taken from your compensation — capped and fully explained upfront.