Teeth Damage Compensation Claim Solicitors

A teeth damage compensation claim may be available if you suffered damage to one or more teeth because another person or organisation failed to protect your safety. Whether you have suffered a broken or chipped tooth or damage to several teeth, compensation could help address both the injury itself and the impact it has had on your daily life. Accident Claims understands how upsetting dental injuries can be and can guide you through the claims process on a No Win No Fee basis. 

Damage to your teeth can be painful and expensive to treat. Our solicitors understand that the full impact may not be clear straight away, especially where urgent dental care is followed by repair work or longer-term treatment. We use our experience in complex dental injury claims to carefully assess this impact and whether the tooth damage was caused by someone else, and then explain whether you may have grounds to bring a claim.

Whether your tooth was damaged in a collision or a fall onto a hard surface, our trusted legal specialists focus on giving you the clarity and support you need as your claim progresses. We keep you updated as evidence is gathered and clearly explain what to expect at each stage, so the process feels easier to follow. Speak to an advisor today to find out if you can seek personal injury compensation with Accident Claims. 

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1. Can I Make A Teeth Damage Compensation Claim?
2. Common Causes Of Teeth Damage Compensation Claims
3. Criminal Injury Claims Involving Damaged Teeth
4. What Types Of Tooth Damage Could Be Claimed For?   
5. How Much Teeth Damage Compensation Could I Claim? 
6. Making A Compensation Claim For Teeth Damage
7. Seeking Compensation For Damaged Teeth With Accident Claims 
8. Learn More

Can I Make A Teeth Damage Compensation Claim?

Yes, you can make a teeth damage compensation claim if your injury was caused by someone else’s failure to protect your safety. When assessing whether you are eligible to make a teeth damage compensation claim, our solicitors will consider the following elements: 

You Were Owed A Duty Of Care

A duty of care refers to the legal responsibility that someone had to take reasonable steps to ensure your safety at the time your teeth were damaged. This could be a person or organisation, such as a road user, occupier of a public place, or an employer.

This Duty Was Breached

A breach occurs when the party responsible for your safety fails to meet their legal obligations.  For example, this might involve an employer failing to provide suitable face or mouth protection for close-contact work, or a business leaving hard-edged equipment at face level without adequate guarding or spacing.

You Suffered Tooth Damage

To pursue a teeth damage compensation claim, there must be evidence that this failure contributed to the injury. Our solicitors can help obtain dental records and other evidence to demonstrate the nature of the damage, such as a fractured or loosened tooth, and its connection to the breach. We can also help you pursue compensation for any additional physical or psychological harm you suffered as a result of the breach. 

One of our advisors can go through the incident that led to your tooth damage and explain whether you can move forward with a claim. 

Common Causes Of Teeth Damage Compensation Claims 

Teeth damage compensation claims often arise from road traffic collisions, as well as poorly secured objects and falls that cause direct trauma to the mouth or jaw. The examples below show how dental injuries can occur when face‑level hazards or ground defects are not properly managed.

Teeth Damage Following A Road Traffic Accident 

Teeth injuries can occur on the road when the force of a collision brings the face into contact with a hard surface. This might happen, for example, if:

• Another driver turns across your lane at a junction without checking it was safe to do so, causing an impact that throws your head into the side window and leaves your front teeth damaged.

You may find it helpful to read our guide to road traffic accident claims.

Dental Injuries Sustained At Work 

In the workplace, dental injuries may happen when materials are stored or handled without proper control over face-level risks. For instance:

• Stock is stored on high warehouse racking without proper securing, and a box falls while you are working below. It strikes your face, leaving you with a concussion and chipped teeth.

You can view our accident at work claims guide for more information about workplace compensation.

Public Place Accidents Resulting In Teeth Damage 

Falls in public spaces may cause serious tooth damage, especially when the ground is poorly maintained. While they often result from unmarked wet floors in stores or leisure centres, they can also occur because of pavement defects, such as:

• A raised paving slab on a public pavement is left unrepaired by the local council, leading you to catch your foot on the uneven edge. You fall face-first onto the hard surface, losing and suffering painful lacerations.

You may also want to read our public liability claims guide.

Even if your circumstances are not reflected in the examples above, you may still have a valid case. One of our advisors can assess what happened and establish whether you can make a teeth damage compensation claim.

Criminal Injury Claims Involving Damaged Teeth 

Criminal injury claims involving damaged teeth may be possible if your dental injury was caused by a violent assault. Depending on the circumstances, compensation may be pursued directly against the perpetrator, against another organisation that may be responsible for what happened (such as a school or employer), or through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).

When claiming through the CICA, you will need to show that:

• Your dental injury must have been caused by a violent crime recognised by the scheme, such as an assault.
• The incident occurred in Great Britain or another place covered by the scheme.
• You reported the incident, as the CICA will need your police reference number to proceed with the application. 
• You must start your claim within the 2-year time limit (unless an exception applies). 

Additionally, compensation for successful claims made in this way is based on fixed tariffs set out in the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012. 

Our guide on criminal injuries compensation provides more information about making a teeth damage compensation claim in this manner. 

Accident Claims can explain which route may be relevant to your circumstances and what information could support your case. 

What Types Of Tooth Damage Could Be Claimed For? 

Broken, chipped or lost teeth are some of the many types of tooth damage that could be claimed for. A teeth damage compensation claim may also take into account the wider impact that the dental injury has had on your daily life.

Common dental injuries include:

• Broken, chipped or cracked teeth – Damage to the tooth surface can leave the tooth weakened and uncomfortable. Cracks can worsen over time and may lead to ongoing pain or sensitivity.
• Loose or lost teeth – Losing a tooth can have a lasting impact and often requires further treatment to restore function and appearance.
• Damage to front teeth – Injuries affecting visible teeth can be particularly distressing because they are difficult to conceal and may affect confidence during everyday interactions.
• Back teeth damage – Although less visible, injuries in this area can interfere with normal chewing and may require extensive dental treatment.
• Dental nerve damage – Damage to the nerve inside a tooth can cause persistent symptoms and may require more complex treatment.

The solicitors at Accident Claims can help ensure that all related dental injuries are considered, not just the most obvious visible damage. Contact us today about claiming for your dental injury. 

How Much Teeth Damage Compensation Could I Claim? 

How much compensation you could claim for teeth damage will depend on the severity of the injury and the impact it has had on your life.  Compensation for the tooth damage itself falls under general damages. This reflects the pain from the dental injury and how the damage has affected your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

Our solicitors often use the Judicial College Guidelines, known as the JCG, when valuing general damages. The JCG contains guideline compensation brackets for different injuries. These figures are not fixed, but they help legal professionals assess how much compensation may be appropriate. Our table provides examples of these brackets that may apply to dental injuries. 

While the first row in the table below is not from the JCG, the remaining figures are from the publication and are included for illustration only.

Injury	Notes	Compensation Guideline
Multiple Severe Injuries And Related Costs	Settlements can cover multiple injuries, damage to multiple teeth and costs, such as dental implants and reconstruction, lost wages, and pain relief.	Up to or more than £250,000
Very Severe Facial Scarring	Severe facial disfigurement with a significant psychological impact.	£39,340 to £128,590
Significant Facial Scarring	Visible scarring with some cosmetic disability and psychological effects.	£12,040 to £39,750
Very Serious Jaw Fractures	Multiple fractures with permanent consequences, severe pain and restrictions affecting eating.	£40,280 to £60,160
Serious Jaw Fracture	Permanent symptoms such as difficulty eating, restricted jaw movement or altered sensation.	£23,730 to £40,280
Chronic Tooth Pain And Dental Deterioration	Chronic tooth pain over several years with significant deterioration in overall dental condition.	Up to £50,380
Loss Of Or Serious Damage To Several Front Teeth	Significant damage affecting several visible front teeth.	£11,540 to £15,080
Loss Of Or Serious Damage To Two Front Teeth	Damage or loss of two front teeth, with higher awards where teeth are lost entirely.	£5,750 to £10,080
Loss Of Or Serious Damage To One Front Tooth	Loss of or significant damage to a single front tooth.	£2,910 to £5,220
Loss Of Or Damage To Back Teeth	Compensation awarded per damaged or lost back tooth.	£1,440 to £2,260 per tooth

What Else Could Compensation For Damaged Teeth Cover?

Compensation for damaged teeth can also cover financial losses caused by the injury. These losses fall under special damages, which require receipts or other evidence showing what the dental injury has cost you. Our solicitors can help identify the documents needed to include these losses in your claim. You may be able to recover:

• Lost earnings – If your dental injury requires time away from work for treatment or recovery, our solicitors can calculate lost income using payslips and employer correspondence.
• Private dental treatment costs – Invoices and treatment records can show the cost of restorative work carried out privately where this was reasonably required.
• Future treatment costs – Some dental injuries need ongoing or future restorative work. We can quantify these anticipated costs and gather evidence to support their inclusion within your claim.
• Travel expenses – Attending appointments related to your dental injury may incur additional travel costs. Receipts and bank statements can document parking fees or public transport expenses.
• Care and assistance – If your dental injury made eating difficult or left you needing help during recovery, we can consider the cost or value of that support. This could include assistance from family members or professional carers.

We recommend checking with your solicitor before paying for private dental treatment to confirm whether the costs may be recoverable.

At Accident Claims, we can review the wider financial impact of your dental injury and explain which losses may be included in your claim. Speak with our solicitors today for tailored advice on what your teeth damage compensation claim could cover.

Making A Compensation Claim For Teeth Damage

To claim compensation for teeth damage, you will need evidence that shows how the accident happened and sets out the wider impact the dental injury has had on your life. Our solicitors at Accident Claims can guide you through each stage and explain what information may help support your case.

Get Dental Treatment

After damaging your teeth, you should seek treatment as soon as possible. This protects your oral health and creates dental records showing what injury was diagnosed and how it was treated. We can help obtain these documents and use them to support your claim.

Record What Happened 

While dental treatment may quickly address the visible injury, a formal accident record can help our solicitors establish where and how the damage occurred. This might include an accident book entry at work or an incident report from the premises where you were injured.

Gather Relevant Evidence

Evidence can help show how your teeth were damaged and who may have been responsible.  Our team can help obtain relevant documents, such as dental records, and present them effectively to support your claim.

For more information, you may find it helpful to read our guide on what evidence is needed for a personal injury claim.

Keep Details Of Costs And Recovery

Dental injuries can unsettle your routine, particularly when ongoing treatment brings extra costs and makes returning to work more difficult. Keeping records of the financial impact of the injury and its effects on your daily life can help support your claim.

Check The Time Limit

Most personal injury claims must be started within 3 years of the accident. Exceptions can apply, including for children and people who lack the mental capacity to claim for themselves.

You can read our guide to personal injury claim time limits for more information about limitation periods.

The sooner evidence is identified and preserved, the easier it can be to build a strong teeth damage compensation claim. Speak to an advisor today to find out how our team could help you move your claim forward.

Seeking Compensation For Damaged Teeth With Accident Claims 

Teeth damage can affect you in ways that only become clear once treatment begins, especially where symptoms develop or further dental work is needed. With Accident Claims, you will be supported by solicitors who understand how these issues can shape your claim and the compensation you may be able to seek.

How Accident Claims Could Help After Damaging Teeth

Accident Claims can help you pursue a teeth damage compensation claim by ensuring that the long-term consequences of the injury are properly assessed and reflected within your case. We handle the entire claims process from start to finish, supporting you by:

Support from our solicitors can include:

• Examining whether the injury has altered your bite or jaw alignment, particularly where the damage extends beyond the affected tooth itself.
• Considering the expected lifespan of restorative work, so that future replacement needs are accounted for when valuing your claim.
• Reviewing whether the accident accelerated existing dental issues, where the injury may have worsened a previously manageable condition.
• Assessing the significance of damage to visible teeth, as the location of the injury may influence the overall value of the claim.
• Identifying consequences that may not become apparent immediately after the accident, particularly where symptoms develop or treatment requirements change over time.

Claiming For Tooth Damage On A No Win No Fee Basis

You can claim for tooth damage on a No Win No Fee basis through the Conditional Fee Agreement offered by all of our solicitors. This gives you excellent legal representation from an Accident Claims solicitor without paying upfront for their work. It also ensures you do not pay these service fees throughout the claim, or if you are not awarded compensation.

If compensation is awarded, your solicitor will take their success fee from your compensation. The success fee is a percentage that is limited in accordance with the law. Your solicitor will fully explain it before you sign the agreement. 

Get Help From Our Solicitors 

If you have suffered damage to your teeth and are unsure whether compensation may be available, Accident Claims can help you understand your next steps. Our advisors can listen to what happened and explain whether you could make a teeth damage compensation claim with the support of our expert solicitors.

Contact Accident Claims today to speak to an advisor and find out whether you could be eligible to claim.

• Call 0800 073 8801
• Fill out our contact form
• Ask about claiming for dental damage in our live chat

Learn More 

Here are a few more guides from Accident Claims that you might find useful:

• Facial injury compensation claims – Learn more about claims involving damage to the face, including injuries that affect appearance, confidence and recovery.
• Broken jaw compensation claims – Find out how jaw injuries may be assessed where an accident affects eating, speech or facial movement.
• Psychological injury compensation calculator– Read more about how compensation for a psychological injury is calculated. 

A few external resources that may help after dental injuries:

• NHS guidance on dental treatments.
• General Dental Council information for dental patients.
• NHS advice on broken or knocked-out teeth.

Thank you for reading our guide on making a teeth damage compensation claim.