Can I sue my dentist

Question

I had a wisdom tooth removed a month ago and afterwards it was very painful. The pain was supposed to go away after a few days, but after one month the pain is still there.

I looked carefully at the removed tooth area and I saw something white and sharp. It was a sharp piece of bone that is causing the pain.

I went back to the dentist and at first the dentist was vague and then admitted that it was bone protuding, He was also rude dismissive and told me "this is what happens what when you don't take care of your teeth". (I brush twice a day and use mouthwash). He did not do anything else and said that it will heal on it's own.

It's been one month, and the small piece of bone is still painful and makes it hard to eat.

I am going to another dentist for another opinion.

Wanted to know if I can sue my original dentist.

Answer 1

sue him, just think of the money every time that tooth hurts.

Answer 2

Hold-on! Before you run off to an attorney - have you sought out a second opinion? Additionally, if you have dental insurance what did the dental insurance company say? It seems as though you need to do some extra leg work...

Answer 3

idk, but wisdom tooth removal has nothing to do with taking care of ones teeth, not on a personal level. yo will need to seek a lawyers opinion on the viability of a lawsuit.

Answer 4

Probably but you'll have to consult a lawyer.  Most lawyers will give you a free consultation and tell you how strong your case is.  Good luck!

Answer 5

It is very common that bone fragments come to the surface of the gums after wisdom tooth removals. Your dentist was rude and not helpful, but no one would take on a lawsuit of a normal process of healing after an extraction. A dentist can help remove the shard, or  you could just wait it out and let your body do the work. Either way, there is pain involved and you'll have to deal with it the way countless of other people have.

I've had 4 wisdom teeth taken out and eight months later was still seeing tiny fragments of bone and tooth coming to the surface of my gum line. It sucks, but blame human evolution. Most human jaws are too small for the need of more molars over the past few million years.

Just think of how many people died of impacted teeth infections before  the use of antibiotics and tooth extractions.