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Dental Malpractice

Going to the dentist is a relatively routine experience that most people do not particularly enjoy. Patients come in every six months to a year for regular check-ups, teeth cleanings, cavity fillings, or the occasional root canal or wisdom tooth removal. Dentists, like doctors, are practicing health care professionals who must adhere to established standards of care for their profession. They are responsible for providing an optimal level of treatment and minimizing the chance of complications or unnecessary risk.

If something goes wrong while you are in the dentist’s chair or you experience complications after a procedure, you should consult an experienced dental malpractice lawyer to help present your case in a court of law. For a free case evaluation, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. today at 800-346-5529.

Common Examples of Dental Malpractice

Unfortunately common instances of dental malpractice include the following:

  • Nerve injuries affecting the patient’s ability to taste or causing numbness in the patient’s tongue
  • Complications from crowns or bridges
  • Failure to take accurate medical history
  • Failure to detect oral cancer, gum disease, or other diseases
  • Complications from the use of anesthesia
  • Unnecessary extraction of teeth
  • Extraction of the wrong tooth/teeth

Negligent dentists or dental assistants should be held responsible for their careless actions. The best way to make sure that these individuals are brought to justice is by employing the help of an experienced attorney. In doing so, patients may be able to gain financial compensation to help them recover from physical, emotional, and monetary damages resulting from dental mistakes.

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If you or someone you love has been injured due to dental malpractice, contact the New Jersey dental malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529 today.