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If you or someone you know has suffered an injury that you believe was due to poor dental treatment, you should contact Brendan F. Mulligan, an experienced dental injury attorney.
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It is imperative that if you believe you were injured as a result of dental malpractice that you contact Brendan F. Mulligan, D.M.D., Esquire, the dental injury attorney.
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Dental Anesthesia Mistakes
A great deal of offices are offering “sleep dentistry” in an unsafe environment resulting in paralysis, coma and death to the dental patient.
Dental Implant Mistakes
Dental implants placed improperly and/or incorrectly can cause the dental patient to suffer from serious and permanent injury.
Facial Injuries Due To Dental Treatment
When receiving dental treatment, it is imperative that safety measures are taken are taken to protect you or injuries can cause permanent damage.
Failing To Diagnose Cavities
If your dentist fails to perform a full and complete dental examination it could result in expensive dental treatment and possible tooth loss.
Failing To Diagnose Gum Disease
Many adults in the United States suffer from some form of periodontal disease, commonly known as gum disease which can cause a range of symptoms.
Failing To Diagnose Oral Cancer
Oral cancer screenings should always be conducted as part of a routine dental examination and failing to do so can cause serious medical problems.
Groping Or Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse can occur any where and at any time. Just because someone is a medical professional doesn’t mean that can’t be a sexual predator.
Heart Injuries Due To Treatment
Infective endocarditis is an infection of the heart that can lead to death and in some cases dental treatment can cause infective endocarditis.
Hip And Knee Replacement Injury
Patients no longer have to suffer from chronic hip and knee pain. if you had joint replacement surgery it is imperative that you inform your dentist.
Improper Fitting Dental Hardware
When a tooth is severely damaged or to improve appearance, shape or alignment of teeth, a dentist may recommend a crown be done.
Jaw Fractures
Jaw fractures during dental treatment can occur anywhere in the mouth, but are generally associated with the extraction of teeth in the lower jaw, usually the third molars.
Latex Allergies
If the patient has a latex allergy, the patient then needs to be provided with a latex free environment. No products that contain and/or are stored with latex should be used.
Nerve Damage & Injury
Recognition of a nerve injury is critical for repair and recovery. If there is nerve damage there is a limited window of opportunity for repair.
Root Canal Mistakes
If a tooth is severely fractured and/or decayed the nerve of the tooth can become inflamed and/or infected and cause a patient to have severe pain.
Wrong Medication Prescribed
If a dentist is busy and not paying attention, they can fail to check whether the patient has any drug allergies and/or is taking another medication and can cause serious side effects.
Wrong Tooth Extraction
One very common mistake is that dentists are routinely taking out the wrong tooth by rushing and not taking the time to accurately examine their patients.