New York Dental Malpractice Attorneys
Bringing Suit Against Dentists and Oral Surgeons for Root Canal Errors
Some of the worst malpractice cases we've seen at the law office of Vasti & Vasti, P.C., have been the result of root canal errors. When a dentist or oral surgeon does a root canal, it is essential that all of the affected root be removed. A small amount of root left in the canal can quickly become infected, causing an abscess.
Delayed treatment of a jaw infection can lead to bone damage and even bone death. In the most extreme cases, root canal errors, can result in infections that travel to the brain or the eyes, causing brain damage or blindness.
If you developed a jaw infection or a life-threatening tooth abscess because of a root canal error, the dental malpractice attorneys of Vasti & Vasti, P.C. can help. Contact our Pleasant Valley law office online or call 845-224-3559 for a free case evaluation.
Additional Problems From Root Canal Errors
Because of the danger of infection, root canal patients often receive prescriptions for antibiotics. An untreated infection is not only dangerous, it can also lead to poor healing and complications that decrease the quality of the outcome.
On the other hand, when a root canal is incomplete, the patient is more likely to develop pain, infection or abscesses. Dentists and oral surgeons often respond by prescribing additional courses of antibiotics, which itself can be dangerous. We have brought injury claims on behalf of clients who suffered antibiotic poisoning from too much antibiotics or the wrong antibiotic.
As in any surgery, there is also the danger of foreign objects being left in the body. While this issue is less common in root canals than other surgeries, one of our clients suffered a bone infection when part of a dental drill bit broke off in his jaw.
Root canal errors can also mean that further surgery will have to be performed. Repairing a botched root canal can require repeated surgeries, with additional days off work and additional pain and suffering.
Many factors can contribute to root canal errors, including poor training, failure to follow proper surgical control procedures, or failure to refer appropriate cases to an oral surgeon. Our attorneys work closely with medical and dental experts to establish whether dental negligence caused your serious medical problem.
Contact a New York Dental Malpractice Lawyer Today
For a free case evaluation and aggressive representation in cases involving root canal errors, contact Vasti & Vasti.
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