I went to a dental company on June 04 2011. While I was there for a routine dental check up, the dentist discovered a bad tooth. He said "that the tooth needed to be removed. At that time we went over different opinions I had to replace the tooth. I choose to have the dentist remove the tooth and place a bridge there. During the tooth extracting I was given several shots of numbing medicine which wasn't not working. I was letting the dentist know every time and she would still continue with the procedure disregarding my pain. When it came time to remove the tooth I was extreme pain and she continue to pull my tooth. When my tooth came I asked to see it cause something didn't feel right. I was told no they don't show the tooth.She then placed a temporary bridge in my mouth. He wrote me a prescription for a pain medication. When I got home I discovered that she had tore out the top part of my of my gum as well. When I called to report the extreme pain I was in, all that was said was that she would write another prescription for a pain medication. I ended up going into the dentist to let them see I was told it was healing just find. She had a head dentist look and he asked if I was taking the antibiotics that were given. I responded that I never got any. She then wrote a prescription for another medication, but by that time it was too late. I had an infection already. I ended going to the emergency room because there was too much pain and I wasn't getting any help at the dentist. When the doctor saw it, she was confused why the dentist left all my nerves exposed. She let me know I had a really bad infection. There is some more to the story. I am running out of typing space here. I have a picture and more to tell if someone would please contact me.
It sounds like the dentist acted below the standard of care, which is what you need another expert dentist to say to hold her liable. Hopefully the ER records state that the doctor observed the exposed nerves. You should obtain a copy immediately. Not prescribing the antibiotics certainly seems like that was below the standard of care. I recommend that you find a medical malpractice attorney who can ask all the necessary questions and then apprise you of whether you have a good case or not.
A malpractice lawsuit against a medical professional is appropriate when the medical professional acted with gross negligence. Based on the information you have provided you may have a claim for malpractice however additional information is necessary. I would recommend getting in touch with an attorney.
Take your pictures to an attorney that handles medical cases. He or she will listen, look and do so for a free consultation.
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