What to do if I had my wisdom teeth removed about 15 months ago and I’m having a lot of jaw pain along with a jaw bone coming through the gums?

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What to do if I had my wisdom teeth removed about 15 months ago and I’m having a lot of jaw pain along with a jaw bone coming through the gums?

The area measures 1cm in length. The oral surgeon didn’t want to remove it last week. However, it caused me so much pain that I had to have another dentist remove it today. The oral surgeon knows I only had a certain amount of Medicaid avalible and used every penny.

Asked on May 2, 2014 under Malpractice Law, Arkansas

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

If the oral surgeon's treatment of you was either negligent, or unreasonably careless, or else was intentionally wrongful (e.g. deliberately providing the wrong or unnecessary treatment, simply so as to be able to bill more), the oral surgeon may have committed malpractice. If so, you could sue for your additional medical costs (such as to correct the situation); pain and suffering; and lost wages. If you want to explore this option, consult with a medical malpractice attorney.


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