When Illinois Dental Work Goes Wrong

Representation From an Experienced Lawyer and Dentist

At The Fisk & Monteleone Law Firm in Illinois, we are particularly well equipped to handle dental malpractice and oral surgery error cases. Our founder, David Monteleone, is also Doctor Monteleone. In addition to being a lawyer, he is a licensed doctor of dental surgery (DDS). Needless to say, we know the level of care that dentists must provide. When we find that a dentist failed to provide it and a patient suffered serious harm, we will take action.

Nerve Damage and Dental Paresthesia

One of the steps that dentists and oral surgeons must take before removing a third molar, often referred to as the wisdom tooth, is to do proper preoperative X-rays. These X-rays are crucial because they allow the dentist to see where the nerves are to avoid damaging them during oral surgery. Unfortunately, many dentists skip this step.

If the dentist damages a nerve during oral surgery, the result could be dental paresthesia. This is a condition that leaves the victim with permanent numbness somewhere in the mouth, typically in the tongue, lips or jaws. Unfortunately, dentists not doing X-rays and causing nerve damage is one of the most common types of dental malpractice.

If you are suffering from a numb tongue, lip or jaw after wisdom tooth removal, and your dentist failed to X-ray your mouth prior to oral surgery, we can help you get compensation. We have more than 20 years of legal experience on our side, combined with our founder’s dentistry experience, which we are ready to use to your benefit.

Our Belvidere Dentist Mistake Attorneys Offer Free Consultations

Our Rockford dental malpractice attorneys are ready to evaluate your case and tell you about your options. Call us at 815-962–0044 or send us an e-mail today. We do not get paid unless we win your case and get you compensation for your injuries.