Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Lawyers: Severe Dental Problems

A trip to the dentist is never an enjoyable time for the average person. Even routine procedures are uncomfortable and can have temporarily lingering effects such as numbness or mild pain. Some unfortunate patients leave their dentists’ offices with far more than these inconveniences, however. A mistake by a dentist or his assistants can cause chronic complications for patients.

Causes of Dental Malpractice

Pennsylvania dental malpractice attorneys Lowenthal & Abrams are familiar with a variety of dental malpractice claims, including:

• Poor dental wiring: Wiring is an old treatment for a broken jaw, and is being considered for a new use – the treatment of compulsive overeating. The device should be painless and allow some minimal movement for speech; if not, the dentist may have made a mistake.
• Surgical errors: This can include trauma to muscle or nerves during surgery, as well as improper use of anesthesia. The impact of these errors can range from mild to quite severe.
• Jaw necrosis: This is a painful and possibly debilitating condition in which the jaw bone begins to deteriorate. It can be a side effect of certain drugs or the result of infection.

Consequences of Dental Malpractice

Victims of severely negligent dentists may suffer from:

• Chronic pain and/or numbness in mouth, lips, or tongue
• Difficulty chewing or speaking
• Disfigurement

Contact Us

Chronic problems caused by a dentist’s negligence can be grounds for a dental malpractice suit. If you have any questions about your specific case, contact the Pennsylvania dental malpractice lawyers Lowenthal & Abrams at 610-667-7511.