Dental Negligence
If your dental treatment has left you in pain, with lasting damage, or facing the cost of putting things right, you deserve straight-talking advice on where you stand. Our dental negligence solicitors in Manchester, Sale and Chester will tell you honestly whether you have a claim and help you pursue it.
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What is dental negligence?
Dental negligence occurs when a dental professional fails to provide the standard of care a competent dentist would reasonably be expected to deliver, and that failure causes you harm. This covers incorrect or poorly performed treatment, a missed or delayed diagnosis, and inadequate aftercare. If substandard dental treatment has left you in pain, caused lasting damage, or resulted in the need for corrective work, you may have grounds to make a dental negligence claim for compensation.
How we can help with a dental negligence claim
Treatment errors and surgical mistakes
A dental treatment error occurs when a procedure is carried out incorrectly, such as a failed extraction, a poorly performed root canal, or accidental damage during surgery. Mistakes like these can lead to infection, further tooth loss, or significant pain. We help you claim the dental negligence compensation you’re entitled to.
Missed and delayed diagnosis
A missed or delayed diagnosis of tooth decay, gum disease, or oral cancer can allow a condition to deteriorate unnecessarily. Dentists have a duty to carry out thorough examinations and refer patients to specialists where needed. If a failure to diagnose has caused you avoidable harm, we can help.
Nerve damage claims
Dental nerve damage can occur during extractions, implant placement, or root canal treatment, leaving patients with numbness, tingling, or persistent pain. Our dental negligence solicitors in Manchester, Sale and Chester will assess whether the injury was avoidable and help you pursue a claim.
Failed implants, crowns and bridges
Poorly fitted implants, crowns, or bridges can cause pain, further tooth loss, and considerable expense. We help patients across Greater Manchester and Cheshire claim dental negligence compensation covering corrective treatment costs and any associated financial losses.
How a dental negligence claim works
- Free initial assessment
We review the details of your treatment and give you an honest view of whether you have a claim.
- Gathering your evidence
We obtain your dental records and instruct an independent expert to assess your treatment. This stage is critical, as thorough expert evidence is what separates strong claims from weak ones, and we never rush it.
- Letter of claim
We put the dentist’s insurers on notice formally. They typically have four months to respond under the pre-action protocol.
- Settlement or court proceedings
The majority of dental negligence claims settle without going to court. If the other side won’t offer fair compensation, we’re prepared to litigate.
Why choose Slater Heelis as your dental negligence solicitors
Recognised excellence you can trust
We’re listed in The Times Best Law Firms for 2026, and The Legal 500 recognises us as one of the leading firms in the North West. Alex Barley, Partner in the Personal Injury team was shortlisted in the Manchester Legal Awards for Partner of the Year 2026 and is ranked Up and Coming in Chambers and Partners. Our dental negligence solicitors are consistently praised for their expertise and the care they show clients during some of the most difficult times imaginable. With over 1,800 reviews and an average rating of 4.9/5 on ReviewSolicitors, our clients trust us enough to recommend us to others in the same position.
No win, no fee: no financial risk
We handle dental negligence claims on a no win, no fee basis (also known as a conditional fee agreement), meaning no upfront costs and no financial risk to you. We only get paid if your claim succeeds. You’ll deal directly with our team from day one, not a claims company that takes a cut and hands your case to someone else.
Dental negligence claims need solicitors who know the territory
Dental negligence cases depend on expert evidence, and knowing which experts to instruct, and how to use their findings effectively, makes a real difference to the outcome. We have handled claims against both NHS and private dental practitioners for clients across Manchester, Sale, Chester and beyond. We understand how dental insurers approach these cases, how the pre-action protocol operates in practice, and where claims are most likely to be disputed.
Dental negligence can leave you in pain, out of pocket, and unsure where to turn. Our solicitors in Manchester, Sale and Chester are here to help. We’ll listen carefully, assess your situation honestly, and handle everything if there’s a claim worth pursuing.
Call us on 0330 111 3131 or get in touch through our online enquiry form. We handle all dental negligence claims on a no win, no fee basis, so there’s no financial risk to you.
We’re based in Manchester, Sale and Chester with offices open for face-to-face meetings, and we regularly work with clients across the UK. We’ll handle the legal side so you can focus on your recovery.
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