If dental treatment has caused you unnecessary pain, distress, or tooth loss, you may be entitled to bring a dental claim.

At Inson Legal, I support clients across Bolton, Greater Manchester and beyond with no win no fee dental claims — especially where poor advice, lack of consent, or unexpected complications have caused lasting harm.

Dental Claim and the Importance of Consent

One of the most common reasons dental claims succeed is a failure to obtain proper consent before treatment.

Unlike GP records, dental records often lack detail. They may not explain what the dentist told you before your treatment, what risks were discussed, or whether you were offered alternatives. This can make it difficult to prove whether you gave informed consent — and that’s often the key issue in dental negligence cases.

Case Study: Consent Failure in a Root Canal Treatment

We recently helped a woman who underwent a root canal at a dental practice in Bolton.

She was never warned that metal filings could break off, become embedded in her gum, or that there was a risk of ultimately losing the tooth.

All of that happened.

She experienced ongoing pain and swelling. She later told us she would never have agreed to the procedure had she been properly warned about the risks.

We made a claim against the dentist’s insurers and secured a £10,000 settlement — even though the treatment itself wasn’t negligent.

The dentist denied liability saying our client had been fully advised but the reason the claim succeeded was down to the client's credibility and :-

1. She had a well documented fear of the dentist;

2. By the time the root canal treatment was booked, the original pain had settled

3. Our client wasn't advised of alternative treatments, including no treatment.

4. Had our client been advised of the risks, she wouldn't have undertaken the root canal.

What Can Dental Claims Cover?

We support dental negligence claims for a wide range of issues, including:

• Failure to warn of risks before treatment

• Unnecessary or overly aggressive treatment

• Delays in diagnosis leading to tooth loss

• Nerve damage during dental work

• Poorly done root canals, fillings or extractions

• Cosmetic dentistry gone wrong (e.g., veneers, whitening)

Every dental claim is different, and even small mistakes can have lasting consequences. If you're unsure whether what happened to you was negligent, speak to us.

No Win No Fee – Speak Directly to a Solicitor

Dental Claim

No Win No Fee Solicitor

I’ll explain your rights, handle all the paperwork, obtain dental records and expert opinions, and guide you through your claim from start to finish.

I work for you on a no win no fee basis, so there’s no financial risk to you.

If you’re ready to discuss a potential dental claim, or just want to ask whether what happened might amount to negligence, we’re here to help.

You won’t deal with a call centre or claims handler here. When you contact Inson Legal, you speak directly to me, Chris Hutchinson, a qualified solicitor.