Dental Negligence Solicitors UK

Dental care isn’t just about a nice smile, it’s about health, confidence, and trust. When dentists make mistakes, the damage can be lasting: pain, disfigurement, nerve damage, or even loss of teeth that should have been saved.

At Marley Solicitors, we help clients who’ve suffered avoidable harm due to negligent dental treatment. If something’s gone wrong, and you know it wasn’t right, you could be entitled to compensation.

What is dental negligence?

Dental negligence happens when a dentist, hygienist, orthodontist, or oral surgeon fails to meet proper professional standards, and that failure leads to harm.

You might have a claim if:

• You were misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all
• Treatment was unnecessary or carried out incorrectly
• The wrong tooth was extracted
• You developed an infection due to poor hygiene or technique
• Nerve damage occurred during a routine procedure
• Your cosmetic dental work was botched or left you disfigured
• You were not warned of the risks of treatment

Dental negligence can come from NHS or private dentists, and yes, both can be held accountable.

Common types of dental negligence claims

• Tooth extractions gone wrong (e.g., nerve damage, wrong tooth removed)
• Misdiagnosed or untreated gum disease (leading to tooth loss or bone damage)
• Poor root canal work or failed fillings
• Incorrect fitting of crowns, bridges, or implants
• Botched cosmetic procedures (veneers, whitening, Invisalign)
• Orthodontic errors causing misalignment or bite problems
• Failure to spot oral cancer or infection

If your mouth feels worse after treatment, and the dentist can’t explain why, it might not be your fault.

Signs you might have a claim

• On-going or increased pain after treatment
• Loss of healthy teeth
• Numbness, tingling, or nerve damage
• Infection or abscess that wasn’t treated in time
• Jaw problems or speech issues after orthodontic work
• Needing corrective dental surgery
• Emotional distress, embarrassment, or loss of confidence

Why Marley Solicitors?

Because dental negligence claims are more than just paperwork, they’re personal. And we don’t play nice with insurers.

• Experienced in dental and clinical negligence cases
• No win, no fee: You only pay if we win
• Work with leading independent dental experts to assess your treatment
• Clear, straight answers from day one

You deserve a solicitor who’ll tell you the truth, and fight to get what you’re owed.

What can you claim for?

• Pain and suffering
• Cost of corrective or future dental work
• Loss of earnings if you couldn’t work
• Cost of implants, private treatment, or reconstructive work
• Emotional distress or trauma
• Cosmetic damage and impact on quality of life

We’ll fight for full compensation, not just what they want to offer you.

Time limits – Don’t wait

You have 3 years from the date of the negligence, or from when you first realised something went wrong. In cases involving children, the 3-year limit starts from their 18th birthday.

Start your dental negligence claim today

Bad dentistry can leave permanent damage, but you don’t have to suffer in silence. Let Marley Solicitors take it from here.

Call us now on 01772 282600
Or fill in the form below to start your claim

Let’s talk. No pressure. Just real answers.