It's painful, uncomfortable, and long.
But we go anyway, because at least every six months it is recommended that everyone receive a teeth cleaning.
And when we go to the dentist, even though we are begrudging, we go anyway because our teeth need medical attention.
And we sit down on those plastic chairs, demurely let the dental assistant attach that bib on our neck, taking a deep breath as we are reclined backwards, only to be blinded by a fiber optic dental light.
And we endure because we trust that our dentist will take care of us as we recline, vulnerable to their ministrations.
But are we safe? Now, you've probably heard of numerous cases of medical malpractice in hospitals, medical procedures, and surgeries.
However, there is one area where you might not hear of very often.
Dental malpractice from the negligent diagnosis, surgeries, and extractions from our own doctors of dental surgery.
What is dental malpractice? Dental malpractice is the negligence of your dentist to diagnosis any major oral disease or disorder, sloppy dental work, delayed oral treatment, or any misconduct on the part of your dentist.
Usually the malpractice will cause pain and suffering on the patient's part.
And in the worst case scenario, dental malpractice may cause permanent injuries like loss of sensation or periodontal disease.
Oftentimes dentists will be more concerned with the money they are earning from your dental surgery or procedure, rather than if the procedure is the right one for you.
Especially with the recent up rise in dental cosmetic surgery, procedures are more fore aesthetics rather than for health.
Here are some examples of dental malpractice:
- Wrongful death due to oral surgery
- Injuries caused by wrongfully administered anesthesia
- Infection to the gums, jaw, or teeth due to improper use of dental equipment
- Failure to treat periodontal disease of the gum area.
- Loss of sensation in teeth, gums, and jaw.
- Loss of taste
- Delay of treatment or a misdiagnosis of your dental disorder
- Needlessly extracting too many teeth