Toronto Dental Malpractice Lawyers Who Put Your Recovery First

To succeed in a dental malpractice claim, Ontario law requires you to prove two things: a breach of the standard of care (your dentist failed to act as a reasonably competent professional would in the same circumstances) and causation (that specific failure – not your underlying dental condition – caused your injury).

Typical examples include an oral surgeon placing an implant into the inferior alveolar nerve, a dentist ignoring radiographic signs of infection, or years of missed periodontal disease that ends in tooth loss. Each claim turns on the dental records and on independent expert opinion – which is why we obtain and review your complete chart before advising you on the strength of your case.

Timing matters. Under Ontario’s Limitations Act, 2002, most dental negligence claims must be filed within two years of the date you discovered – or reasonably should have discovered – that negligent treatment caused your injury. Contact a lawyer for dental malpractice as early as possible to protect your rights.

Compensation in a successful dental injury claim typically covers:

• Cost of corrective treatment – implant revision, reconstructive surgery, prosthodontics, and future dental care
• Pain and suffering – chronic pain, permanent numbness, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life
• Lost income – past and future earnings lost due to your injury and recovery
• Out-of-pocket expenses – medications, travel to specialists, and related costs

Every case is different. Serious permanent injuries – such as lasting nerve damage or a delayed cancer diagnosis – support substantially larger claims than injuries that can be fully corrected. In your free assessment, we’ll give you an honest opinion of what your claim is realistically worth and whether pursuing it makes financial sense for you.