Problems · Tooth loss
Avoidable Tooth Loss
Missed periodontal disease, failed root canals and unnecessary extractions cause thousands of avoidable tooth losses each year.
5 min readUpdated November 2025
How it happens
The common routes to avoidable loss
- Periodontal disease missed across years of check-ups.
- Root canal treatment carried out badly and sealed.
- Extraction of a tooth that could have been restored.
- Failure to refer promptly when a tooth was at risk.
The cost
Why it matters beyond the tooth
A lost tooth affects bite, appearance and confidence. Replacement with implants and bridges is expensive and rarely a permanent fix. Compensation reflects both the injury and the long-term cost of putting it right.
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