Root Canal Errors
A root canal is an intensive procedure that involves removing the nerve portion of a damaged tooth and filling in the center to seal it off. A diseased or damaged tooth can be very painful, and sometimes a root canal is the ideal solution to both relieve the pain and minimize future damage. Like any dental procedure, however, a root canal treatment has its risks. If you or someone you love has been harmed by a root canal, your dentist may be liable for your injury and you may be entitled to compensation.
Types of Errors
A root canal treatment injury can occur in a number of ways. Some of the most common problems experienced after a root canal include:
- Chipped or cracked tooth
- Soreness that doesn’t subside after the recovery period
- Damaged nerve
- Cosmetic damage to the teeth
- Improper treatment that does not remove the damaged nerve tissue
- Jaw injury
If you have experienced any of the above errors following root canal surgery, you may be a victim of dental malpractice and may be facing costly physical, emotional, and financial fallout from your poor treatment. Especially if you are left in intense pain or have been left with a cosmetic flaw following your surgery, your injury may lead to steep dental bills, a need for additional treatment, lost wages from time off of work, medication, recovery costs, and pain and suffering.
Our Philadelphia dental malpractice attorneys can help you fight for the compensation that you need to cover these costs and begin to move on from your injury.
Contact Us
For sound legal advice and assistance regarding dental malpractice and injury liability, contact the Philadelphia dental malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today at 215-238-1130.