A West Virginia woman has filed suit against Charleston Dental Associates and the actual dentist for malpractice. She claims her dentist improperly treated her, causing excess discomfort and pain.

The West Virginia Record reports, “In January 2008, Linda Johnson was seen by Dr. Ernest N. Pennington, who took impressions of her mouth in preparation for a bridge, according to a complaint filed June 25 in Kanawha Circuit Court.”

Johnson alleges that the substance used in making the bridge mold caused an infection in her gums. The resulting bridge did not fit proprerly, according to Johnson, and left her roots exposed, causing severe pain.

“On Feb. 19, 2009, Johnson was seen by Dr. Richard Smith, who caused her to believe that previous treatment by Pennington ‘may have constituted medical malpractice,’ according to the suit,” writes The West Virginia Record.

Johnson said the improper treatment by Dr. Pennington resulted in the requirement of more painful procedures in the long run. She wants to obtain compensation.

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