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Last Updated 4th March 2026. In this guide on teeth damage claims, you will find a full and detailed guide containing advice and information on how to claim for your dental injuries.
There are different ways you could suffer damage to your teeth, while out in a public place, at work, on the roads or while at the dentist or in a medical setting. However, in order to have a valid teeth injury claim against a third party such as your employer, an occupier of a public space, another road user or a medical practitioner, you would need to prove that the duty of care they owed to you was breached and it was this negligent action that caused the injury to your teeth.
Within this guide, we will discuss when you could be eligible to make a tooth injury claim, as well as explain how compensation is calculated for successful cases. We will also share some of the benefits of claiming for your dental injuries with a No Win No Fee solicitor.
If you would like to speak to an advisor to ask questions about claiming damaged teeth compensation, then reach out to our 24/7 team of advisors today.
4.8 (466 reviews) If you have suffered damage to your teeth, you may be wondering whether you could claim compensation. For teeth damage claims to be considered valid, they need to meet the following criteria:
There are various instances where you are owed a duty of care. Some examples of when you may be eligible to make a tooth injury claim include:
To see whether you may be eligible to make a teeth injury claim, you can contact one of our advisors. They can also answer any questions you may have about the dental injury claims process.
Some common causes of accidents that may lead to teeth damage claims include road traffic accidents, physical assaults, slips and trips in public places, and defective machinery at work.
Below, we’ve provided a few examples of how these incidents could lead to a claim:
These examples are by no means exhaustive. To discuss the circumstances of your own accident, please get in touch with our advisors today.
You could claim for any dental injuries resulting from the negligent actions or inactions of someone else, including chipped, cracked, or broken teeth. Other injuries you may be able to claim for include:
Get in touch with our advisory team for more information on the types of dental injuries you can make a teeth damage compensation claim for.
Yes, you can claim for the psychological impact of dental injuries, provided it is a direct result of the negligent actions of a third party. As part of your teeth damage compensation claim, you could receive compensation for any associated psychiatric damage caused by the dental injury.
Experiencing any loss or damage to a tooth can significantly affect confidence, leading to reduced self-esteem and concerns about your appearance. That might result in you avoiding smiling and laughing, and may even make you feel isolated or ashamed to socialise or go to work.
Some cosmetic dental injuries can result in clinical conditions, such as anxiety and depression. Severe impacts on mental health may also lead to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
At Legal Expert, we understand that these injuries can sometimes lead to social isolation, which is why we have a thoughtful, personalised and gentle approach to teeth damage claims. We’re here to help you seek the compensation you may be entitled to, so please get in touch with our advisors to get started with your own claim today.
As explained above, the severity of your injury will influence how much you could be awarded in general damages in a successful damaged teeth claim.
To illustrate this, we have created a table of potential general damages payouts for damaged teeth and associated mouth injuries using the information listed in the Judicial College Guidelines. This publication includes figures calculated from past court cases to help legal professionals value claims.
This is not a like-for-like reflection of what you will be awarded in your claim and, as explained above, is not necessarily the full amount of compensation in your loss of teeth claim. Therefore, the figures in our table are merely here to provide guidance.
Please also note that the first entry of this table has not been taken from the JCG.
| Injury | Compensation |
|---|---|
| Multiple Serious Injuries With Special Damages | Up to £150,000+ |
| Fractures of Jaws (i) | £37,210 to £55,570 |
| Fractures of Jaws (ii) | £21,920 to £37,210 |
| Fractures of Jaws (iii) | £7,880 to £10,660 |
| Damage to Teeth | Up to £46,540 |
| Damage to Teeth (i) | £10,660 to £13,930 |
| Damage to Teeth (ii) | £5,310 to £9,310 |
| Damage to Teeth (iii) | £2,690 to £4,820 |
| Damage to Teeth (iv) | £1,330 to £2,080 |
If you make a successful personal injury claim, your compensation settlement for a broken tooth could also include special damages. This head of claim compensates you for the monetary losses you have suffered due to having your teeth broken in an accident.
Some examples of the financial expenses and losses you could be compensated for under special damages include:
You will need to provide evidence of these losses in order to claim them back under special damages. Evidence could include bank statements, receipts and payslips, for example.
To learn more about making a personal injury claim for compensation for loss of teeth, you can contact our advisors. They will be able to provide further guidance specific to your case.
4.8 (466 reviews) As stated above, in order to have a valid claim, you must be able to prove that you were owed a duty of care and your suffering was directly caused by a breach of this. In this section, we examine evidence that you could submit when making a claim for compensation.
Examples of potentially useful evidence in dental compensation claims include:
If you need help gathering evidence, call our advisors for free legal advice. There are various factors that affect dental compensation amounts. However, our advisors are here to help. Additionally, if they think your claim has a chance of success, they could pass you to our No Win No Fee solicitors.
If you are making a claim for damaged teeth caused by someone’s negligence, you’ll need to make sure you start your claim within the correct time limit. The Limitation Act 1980 states that you will have 3 years to start your claim from the date you suffered your injury.
However, if you suffered nerve damage in your teeth due to medical negligence, the three-year time limit might also begin from the date of knowledge. This is the date you first reasonably became aware that your injury was caused by medical negligence.
There are certain circumstances in which the time limit might be suspended. For example:
In both instances, a court-appointed litigation friend could make a claim on behalf of a minor or someone who lacks the mental capacity to make their own claim. A litigation friend could be a parent, solicitor or sibling.
Get in touch with an advisor today to see whether you still have enough time to start your claim. Additionally, they could answer any questions you may have about claims being made for smashed teeth.
All of our specialist solicitors will pursue 100% of their personal injury claims on a No Win No Fee basis. This means that you will only be obligated to pay a success fee in the event that your case is successful, and you are awarded the compensation you deserve. The fee is taken in the form of a small, legally-capped percentage from your payout.
In the event your personal injury claim is unsuccessful, you will not need to pay your solicitor the success fee. Many see this method of pursuing a claim as very favourable when the alternative is to still be responsible for covering legal bills even in the event of an unsuccessful claim.
Get in touch today to get more advice on No Win No Fee claims for teeth damage. To reach us:
Below, we address some of the most common questions about teeth damage claims.
Yes, you can claim back the cost of any private dental treatment you require for tooth damage caused by a negligent third party. This can include consultations, restorative or corrective work, and any necessary prescription medication.
Yes, you can make a claim if your tooth was knocked out in an assault, usually by applying through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). This government-funded agency can award compensation for broken teeth resulting from violent crimes if claimants meet specific eligibility criteria.
Children themselves are unable to claim for dental injuries if they are under 18, as minors cannot legally seek compensation independently. However, parents or other trusted adults have the opportunity to claim on their behalf by acting as their litigation friend.
Yes, you can claim after a car accident dental injury if it can be shown that the damage to your teeth resulted from another road user’s negligent conduct.
You can claim for any future dental treatment costs if they arise directly from the tooth injuries you sustained in an accident that was not your fault. This is because any costs associated with the injury can be reimbursed in a teeth damage compensation claim.
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