Why choose us for your dental veneers compensation claim?

We have successfully claimed over £10 million in compensation for our clients and are well respected in this field. We also have a 95% success rate for the claims we have pursued after obtaining medical evidence.

Our dental negligence claims are led by partner Russell Sutton, who has decades of experience in helping people who have been subjected to negligent dental treatment. In addition to his role at Cosmetic Surgery Solicitors, he is a member of the Law Society Personal Injury Panel and an Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) senior litigator.

Russell leads a dedicated team of expert lawyers who have a proven track record of securing compensation following dental veneers claims. Find out more about our client service by reading our testimonials or by discovering our ‘excellent’ approval rating on Trustpilot.

We work on a no win, no fee basis, which means you will not have to pay us a penny if your case isn’t successful. Our fee comes out of the amount you will receive if your case is successful, giving you the confidence to pursue your case without the pressure of paying for legal costs upfront.

How long does the dental veneers compensation claims process take?

Due to the unique nature of every case we handle, it is difficult to estimate timescales for how long it might take to successfully claim dental veneers compensation on your behalf.

We can guarantee that your dedicated solicitor will be there to support you every step of the way throughout the claims process. It is important to start your claim as soon as possible following the negligent procedure, to give you have the best chance of success.

For more information on what you can expect when making a dental veneers compensation claim with us, click the button below.

Am I entitled to make a claim for compensation for botched bad veneers?

You may be entitled to claim compensation if you have experienced harm due to bad veneers caused by negligence during cosmetic dentistry treatment. To pursue a successful claim, it must be shown that your cosmetic dentist failed to meet their legal duty of care and that this directly caused damage to your natural teeth, worsened your oral health or led to avoidable complications.

Dentists providing cosmetic dentistry, including porcelain veneers and composite veneers, are expected to protect your healthy teeth and follow recognised professional standards. Their core legal obligations include:

• Obtaining informed consent: clearly explaining the proposed treatment, potential risks, expected outcomes and any reasonable alternatives, so you can make a fully informed decision about altering your natural teeth.
• Using proper surgical and clinical methods: carrying out treatment with appropriate skill, care and competence, in line with dental guidelines and best practice. This includes using high-quality materials suitable for veneer treatment.
• Providing effective aftercare: offering clear post-treatment advice, including pain management and recovery guidance to protect your long-term oral health.
• Monitoring and responding to complications: identifying problems such as infection, sensitivity or nerve damage early and treating them effectively or arranging appropriate referrals.

In the context of veneer treatment, negligence may arise where porcelain veneers tend to fail or cause harm due to avoidable errors, including:

• Over-preparation of the teeth: removing too much enamel from otherwise healthy teeth, leading to permanent sensitivity or long-term damage to natural teeth.
• Poor fit or alignment: veneers that sit unevenly, affect your bite, or place pressure along the gum line, causing discomfort or inflammation.
• Improper bonding: incorrect techniques that cause cracked veneers, loosening, detachment or gaps where bacteria can enter, increasing the risk of decay.
• Gum irritation or infection: poorly fitted veneers damaging the gums and compromising overall oral health.

Cosmetic Surgery Solicitors can assess whether problems with porcelain veneers or composite veneers are linked to substandard care. Our team can advise quickly on your eligibility to pursue compensation and support you in addressing the impact negligent treatment has had on your dental health, confidence and wellbeing.

How much compensation could I claim?

Compensation for dental negligence varies and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Every claim is unique, and the amount of compensation you may be entitled to depends on the severity of the negligence, the extent of the harm caused, and how your health and wellbeing have been affected.

In general, compensation is designed to reflect the overall impact the treatment has had on your life and may take into account:

• Pain and discomfort caused by negligent dental treatment, including ongoing sensitivity or oral pain.
• Corrective or remedial treatment, such as replacement veneers or restorative dental procedures required to address the damage.
• Psychological impact, including distress, anxiety or loss of confidence linked to changes in appearance or dental function.
• Effects on quality of life, where dental negligence has affected your ability to eat, speak or smile comfortably.

Cosmetic Surgery Solicitors carefully assess the details of each case to pursue compensation that accurately reflects the consequences of substandard dental care and supports your recovery and long-term wellbeing.

Is there a time limit on claiming dental veneers compensation?

Yes, there is usually a time limit for bringing a dental veneers negligence claim, but it is not always as straightforward as three years from the date of your procedure. In most cases, you have three years to claim compensation, but this time limit can start from different points depending on your circumstances.

For many people, the three-year period begins on the date the veneers treatment took place. However, dental negligence is not always immediately obvious. Problems such as ongoing pain, sensitivity, infection or veneer failure may only become apparent months or even years later.

In these situations, the time limit may run from what is known as the “date of knowledge”. This is the date when you first became aware, or could reasonably have been expected to become aware, that:

• You had been injured or harmed, and
• The injury was linked to the dental treatment you received.

This means you may still be able to pursue compensation even if more than three years have passed since your veneers were fitted, provided you are within three years of discovering the issue and its cause.

Because limitation rules can be complex and strictly applied, speaking to a solicitor as early as possible is important. Cosmetic Surgery Solicitors can quickly assess your situation, identify the relevant time limit and advise you on the appropriate next steps without unnecessary delay.

How can we help with your dental veneers claim?

If your quality of life has been negatively affected following a botched veneers procedure, Cosmetic Surgery Solicitors are here to help you pursue a dental veneers claim with clarity and confidence. We understand how upsetting it can be to experience pain, complications or lasting concerns about your appearance after treatment that was meant to improve your wellbeing.

Our team will carefully assess what went wrong and advise whether you may be entitled to claim compensation. Compensation can go some way towards addressing the physical and emotional trauma you have experienced, as well as supporting the cost of any corrective treatment or psychological support you may need as a result of negligent care.

Alongside helping you secure fair compensation, a successful claim can also play an important role in improving standards by holding negligent clinics or practitioners to account, helping to protect future patients from experiencing similar harm.