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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Took my little man he,s four to the dentist the other week, re-occurring abcess, dentist removed the tooth with an abcess? Said he'd be fine?!
He was given two injections in the gum..
After which no matter how much I tried I could not keep him awake.. Not normal for a local?
Any way dentist gave him lucozade said maybe his sugar was low! Nope..
Too cut a long story short my little guy was basically unconscious for hours afterwards and before the tooth was pulled? took him to a and e they couldn't fathom it out, they spoke to the dentist in question, and decided they had perhaps given him too much anesthetic, I brought him home watched him like a hawk, I never want to feel like that again, dentist called our house the next day to ask about him, after talking to people they are asking why haven't I taken this further? So do I take it further or do I thank my lucky stars he's still here and let sleeping dogs lie |
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Did the dentist give him too much anaesthetic then? Has he has anaesthetic before? He could just react badly yo it. How would the dentist know that?
If there truly was negligence then yes, take it further but if was a bad reaction that neither his parents or a medical professional could predict then I don't see what case you have |
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I had a similar experience when my son was born ........... my GP came and saw us after discharge from hospital and we were asked if we wished to take our case further ................ we didn't as we were so grateful we had our son ......... it is not a decision I regret at all to this day ........... my son is now almost 25 |
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"Didn't realise they gave injections to children so young. 
Thank god he's ok
Ide put a complaint in and change dentist if possible"
Complaint about what? We don't know that he did anything wrong yet. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Didn't realise they gave injections to children so young.
Thank god he's ok
Ide put a complaint in and change dentist if possible"
Changed dentists, but he said he could wait and go under general... But wanted to get the tooth out asap |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Didn't realise they gave injections to children so young.
Thank god he's ok
Ide put a complaint in and change dentist if possible
Complaint about what? We don't know that he did anything wrong yet. "
Well true as it was said perhaps to much was given, investigation is what I should have said. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"So it was your decision to go for the local then? That might go against you in any complaint. Did you have to sign a disclaimer or anything? "
No nothing was signed |
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Go to The Law Society website and look for a solicitor in your area who specialises in Medical Litigation.
I know there are special time limits concerning claims against the NHS (assume your son was treated under NHS) and you need to start any claim within those limits or they just shut the door on you.
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"Didn't realise they gave injections to children so young.
Thank god he's ok
Ide put a complaint in and change dentist if possible
Complaint about what? We don't know that he did anything wrong yet. "
Like I said complaint? I never said what he did was neglegent I just have a slight incling that a child of four unable to stand up after a local, isn't 'normal' so to speak |
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"So it was your decision to go for the local then? That might go against you in any complaint. Did you have to sign a disclaimer or anything?
No nothing was signed "
We're you given any information about possible side effects? Trying to think if I have ever been given any when I have had my teeth out now lol
I guess it depends on what information dentists legally have to give. How much anaesthetic he was given, if you can probe his condition was linked etc and if any substantial damage was caused. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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I'm just glad my child is ok... It's just the people afterwards saying bah blah .. And the fact the dentist has rang three times in total to check how he is has made me think, but thankyou all for your in put I will take it on board  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Go to The Law Society website and look for a solicitor in your area who specialises in Medical Litigation.
I know there are special time limits concerning claims against the NHS (assume your son was treated under NHS) and you need to start any claim within those limits or they just shut the door on you.
ted."
If he's ok and there's no after affects, then I don't see how you can bring any legal case against the dentist |
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"So it was your decision to go for the local then? That might go against you in any complaint. Did you have to sign a disclaimer or anything?
No nothing was signed
We're you given any information about possible side effects? Trying to think if I have ever been given any when I have had my teeth out now lol
I guess it depends on what information dentists legally have to give. How much anaesthetic he was given, if you can probe his condition was linked etc and if any substantial damage was caused. "
To be honest Evie we where given no information whatsoever ever.. Signed nothing i've never put a claim in in my life... And said I never would everyone makes mistakes... But people's remarks got me thinking and I was genuinely frightened looking at him... So I might just see what's what so to speak x I've mulled this over so many times! Hence asking on here you lot where my last resort ha no offence x |
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I suffered terribly as a child with ear and throat infections and I had to have multiple operations. My mum said when I was put under the first time I was throwing up and all sorts....it maybe that your son body reacted to it and it maybe not what the dentist did. |
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so your son had an anaesthetic and slept for along time afterwards.. you advised the dentist of this and he vigilantly checked up regularly on the condition of your son. Your son is now fully recovered ... is that right and has no long term ill effects .. is that right ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Bolam test
Where the defendant has represented him or herself as having more than average skills and abilities, this test expects standards which must be in accordance with a responsible body of opinion, even if others differ in opinion.
If a doctor (this includes dentist) reaches the standard of a responsible body of medical opinion, he is not negligent
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'd guess you could have an informal chat with the british dental association and see what their take is on it professionally? "
Thanks meat perhaps wasn't the right place to ask?
Was just looking for a little friendly advice, I am a nurse not a thicko by a long shot, but was asking from a mothers point of view, perhaps the I can out do the previous posters comment, and legal jargon crap isn't the way to go, but hey go you live and learn eh? |
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If it were me, I'd be asking for your gp to get your little one tested to make sure he's not allergic to the anesthetic.
Then you can start to decide if it was a unfortunate incident or if there's a possibility of him being given too much. It will also help you on the future should he need similar medication.
If he's not allergic I would ask some questions of the dentist and put it down to a bad experience.
The main thing is the little one is ok, and has no side effects.
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"Took my little man he,s four to the dentist the other week, re-occurring abcess, dentist removed the tooth with an abcess? Said he'd be fine?!
He was given two injections in the gum..
After which no matter how much I tried I could not keep him awake.. Not normal for a local?
Any way dentist gave him lucozade said maybe his sugar was low! Nope..
Too cut a long story short my little guy was basically unconscious for hours afterwards and before the tooth was pulled? took him to a and e they couldn't fathom it out, they spoke to the dentist in questionu, and decided they had perhaps given him too much anesthetic, I brought him home watched him like a hawk, I never want to feel like that again, dentist called our house the next day to ask about him, after talking to people they are asking why haven't I taken this further? So do I take it further or do I thank my lucky stars he's still here and let sleeping dogs lie "
You'd have to prove the dentist did anything wrong and any harm has come to your son as a result. You'd also need dental experts to say any procedure the dentist followed was outwith recognised practices and unreasonable.
Your son appears to be fine, be thankful.
Not everything is actionable in a court of law. |
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"Bolam test
Where the defendant has represented him or herself as having more than average skills and abilities, this test expects standards which must be in accordance with a responsible body of opinion, even if others differ in opinion.
If a doctor (this includes dentist) reaches the standard of a responsible body of medical opinion, he is not negligent
I did this at uni "
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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago
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The first thing might be to find out what the complaints procedure is at your dental practice and to follow that.
Some things have happened that you are perfectly justified to ask about, but you need to give the dentist the opportunity to explain themselves first before you take something up with a solicitor. At the moment you dont know if there is anything to warrant any type of legal action.
If your son was seen in A&E afterwards they wouldnt have let him go home if he was unconscious or they had any serious concerns themselves. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If it were me, I'd be asking for your gp to get your little one tested to make sure he's not allergic to the anesthetic.
Then you can start to decide if it was a unfortunate incident or if there's a possibility of him being given too much. It will also help you on the future should he need similar medication.
If he's not allergic I would ask some questions of the dentist and put it down to a bad experience.
The main thing is the little one is ok, and has no side effects.
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I'd definitely get him tested in case it is an allergy. He might be allergic to other things too. X |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Thankyou, all for your sound advice, have decided just to let sleeping dogs lie, but have him tested, Incase a local anesthetic is ever needed in the future x |
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