Answers to common questions about dental negligence claims.
What is the most common dental malpractice injury?
Nerve damage, particularly to the inferior alveolar nerve and lingual nerve during wisdom tooth extraction and dental implant placement. These injuries can cause permanent numbness, pain, and loss of taste.
How do I know if I have a dental malpractice case?
If you have permanent numbness, chronic pain, infection, or disfigurement after a dental procedure, you should have your records reviewed by an experienced attorney. Not every bad outcome is malpractice — the key is whether the dentist met the standard of care.
What is the statute of limitations for dental malpractice?
It varies by state, typically 1-3 years from the date of the procedure or discovery of the injury. Some states have shorter limits for dental claims than medical claims.
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