Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New Jersey

Facial burn from dentist

I was in the process of having a tooth prepped for a root canal and the next thing I know my lip and face and then my tongue felt like they were on fire. The dentist just told me to rinse good. I got home and my face and tongue are burned. I called the office and they said it was formocresol that was used. I looked it up and it is a carcinogen that isn't frequently used. What can I do? I have a wedding to go to in 3 weeks and my lip/face and tongue really burn.


Asked on 3/04/08, 7:32 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Jason Kessler Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.

Re: Facial burn from dentist

Wow this is an interesting case. I have been a dental malpractice lawyer for almost 7 years and I have never heard about this injury. Did your dentist tell you when the burning should stop?

-Jason

Read more
Answered on 3/04/08, 11:01 am
Jason Kessler Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.

Re: Facial burn from dentist

Did your dentist tell you when the burning should stop?

-Jason

Read more
Answered on 3/04/08, 11:02 am
Daniel Cevallos Cevallos & Wong, LLP

Re: Facial burn from dentist

I know an excellent medical malpractice attorney. Feel free to e-mail me or give me a call and I'll give you her contact information. She is both an attorney and a trained nurse.

Read more
Answered on 3/04/08, 2:02 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Medical Malpractice Law questions and answers in New Jersey