Wrong Tooth Extraction During Dental Appointment
Published: 29/10/26 By: Will Angood
Current case – anonymised initial enquiry. This report describes allegations supplied by a patient or family member. It is not a finding of negligence and the claim has not been won.
What happened?
A patient reports attending a dental appointment in July 2026 for extraction of a lower molar.
Reported consequences
According to the account, a healthy tooth in the upper jaw was extracted instead. The patient is concerned about the loss of the tooth, corrective treatment and whether appropriate checks and consent procedures were followed.
How the claimant was affected
The claimant reports attending for extraction of a specific lower tooth but losing a different tooth. Their concerns include the permanent loss of a tooth they understood to be healthy and the possible need for restorative treatment.
What needs investigating?
The dental chart, consent documentation, planned extraction and subsequent treatment needs would need independent dental expert review.
Potential value of the claim
Illustrative general damages if successful: £3,000–£15,000+
This illustrative range assumes removal of a healthy tooth was negligent and caused avoidable pain, tooth loss or restorative treatment needs. Future implant or bridge costs may be considered separately if proven.
Important: This is not a case-specific valuation or prediction. Negligence and causation must be established by independent evidence. Financial losses may be additional if proven. The claim could fail and compensation could be £0.
How Medical Negligence Consultants can help
Medical Negligence Consultants can review the initial concerns confidentially and, where appropriate, connect the enquiry with a specialist medical negligence solicitor. The solicitor can obtain medical records, commission independent expert evidence, explain limitation periods and discuss available funding arrangements, including No Win No Fee where suitable.
People with similar concerns can contact our team for a confidential assessment.
Categories: Current Negligence Enquiries, Dental Negligence, Surgical Negligence
