Maryland Dental Malpractice Attorneys
Were You Seriously Injured by a Dentist in Maryland?
Nerve damage, failed implants, untreated infections, botched extractions, or a procedure that left you in lasting pain — dental malpractice is more common than people think. The Zaveri Law Firm investigates what went wrong and holds dental providers accountable. No upfront cost, and no fee unless we recover.
Serving: Licensed in Maryland. Baltimore-based; we represent patients across Maryland and handle select cases in other jurisdictions on a case-by-case basis.
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Krishan Zaveri
Founding Attorney
Meet Your Attorney
Led by attorney Krishan Zaveri
The Zaveri Law Firm represents patients across Maryland who were seriously injured by negligent dental care. We take dental malpractice cases seriously — reviewing the full dental chart and imaging, working with oral surgeons, endodontists, periodontists, and other specialists, and pinpointing the specific failures that caused the injury. We take on a small number of cases at a time so we can investigate them thoroughly.
Upfront cost
$0
No fees unless we recover
Free case review
24/7
Available around the clock for patients in pain
Results & Credentials
Track record, focus, and credentials.
We take on dental malpractice and serious injury cases that demand real investigation. The numbers below reflect our actual practice.
Recoveries to date
Millions recovered
Contingency fee
No fee unless we win
Availability
24/7 intake
Licensed in
Maryland
Office
Baltimore, MD
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case turns on its specific facts.
The Reality of Dental Malpractice
Most patients never realize their injury was preventable.
Patients trust their dentists. When something goes wrong, the first assumption is usually that it's a "complication" — not negligence. But many of the most painful dental injuries — permanent nerve damage, failed implants, untreated infections, fractured jaws, missed oral cancer — happen because a dental provider deviated from the basic standard of care. The dental chart, the imaging, and an independent expert review tell the real story.
Cases We Handle
Types of dental malpractice we investigate.
Dental injuries often look like a "bad outcome" at first. The records usually tell a different story.
Nerve damage
Lingual or inferior alveolar nerve injuries from extractions, implants, or injections — causing lasting numbness, pain, or loss of taste.
Failed dental implants
Implants placed too deeply, into the sinus, or against a nerve — leading to infection, bone loss, and revision surgery.
Root canal complications
Perforated roots, broken instruments left behind, missed canals, or untreated infection that spread after treatment.
Negligent extractions
Wisdom teeth or molars removed improperly, fractured jaws, damage to adjacent teeth, or removal of the wrong tooth.
Infections & abscesses
Failure to diagnose or treat infection that progressed to abscess, cellulitis, hospitalization, or sepsis.
Anesthesia errors
Overdose, allergic reaction, or sedation complications during a dental procedure.
Crown, bridge & orthodontic errors
Substandard crown or bridge work, orthodontic treatment that causes tooth loss, root resorption, or jaw injury.
Failure to diagnose
Missed oral cancer, untreated periodontal disease, or other conditions a careful dentist should have caught.
Don't see your situation listed? Call us — if it's outside our practice we'll tell you honestly and try to refer you to the right firm.
Warning Signs
Symptoms that may point to dental malpractice.
If you notice any of these after dental work, document them and get evaluated by an independent dental professional as soon as possible.
Persistent numbness or tingling
Lasting numbness in the tongue, lip, or chin after a procedure can indicate nerve injury.
Severe or worsening pain
Pain that gets worse after treatment instead of better, or pain that lasts far longer than expected.
Swelling, drainage, or pus
Signs of infection that weren't caught or treated quickly enough.
Fever, fatigue, or general illness
Often a sign of infection spreading from the mouth into the body.
Loose, broken, or lost teeth
Teeth damaged during a procedure, or healthy teeth lost from substandard treatment.
Implant that fails or moves
Implants that loosen, fail to integrate, push into the sinus, or impinge on a nerve.
Loss of taste or altered sensation
A common symptom of lingual nerve injury after extraction or implant work.
Vague answers from your dentist
Shifting explanations, refusal to share records, or pressure to sign a release.
How Negligence Causes Dental Injuries
The failures behind most serious dental malpractice cases.
Dentists, oral surgeons, and orthodontists are held to the same professional standards as other medical providers. When they cut corners or work outside their competence, patients get hurt.
- Performing a procedure without informed consent
- Failing to take or review proper imaging before treatment
- Damaging the lingual or inferior alveolar nerve during extractions or implants
- Placing implants too deeply, into the sinus, or against bone they shouldn't touch
- Failing to diagnose or treat infection, oral cancer, or periodontal disease
- Anesthesia errors and sedation complications
- Performing unnecessary procedures or substandard crown / bridge / orthodontic work
Serious & Permanent Injuries
When a dental injury becomes life-changing, your case deserves serious attention.
These are the cases we focus on — where the harm is real, the records support it, and the patient is left dealing with the consequences for years.
Permanent nerve damage
Lingual or inferior alveolar nerve injuries often leave lasting numbness, altered taste, or chronic pain — and can be life-changing.
Infection that reaches the bloodstream
Untreated dental infections can progress to abscess, cellulitis, sepsis, and hospitalization.
Years of corrective treatment
Failed implants, fractured jaws, and lost teeth often require multiple revision surgeries and extensive future care.
What To Do Next
A clear protocol for injured patients.
- 01
Get an independent evaluation
See a different dentist, oral surgeon, or specialist as soon as possible to assess the injury.
- 02
Request your records
You have a right to your full dental chart, imaging (X-rays, CBCT scans), and treatment notes. Ask in writing.
- 03
Photograph the injury
If there's visible swelling, bruising, or wound, take dated photos and keep updating them.
- 04
Write everything down
Note what the dentist told you before, during, and after the procedure. Memories fade — written notes hold up.
- 05
Don't sign anything
Avoid signing waivers, releases, refund agreements, or arbitration paperwork from the dental office before speaking with an attorney.
- 06
Call us
We'll review what you have for free and tell you honestly whether there is a case to investigate.
How We Help
A focused investigation, led by your attorney.
Review dental records and imaging
We obtain the complete chart, X-rays, and CBCT imaging and compare them against the standard of care.
Investigate the provider
Prior complaints, board actions, training, and patterns of poor outcomes.
Identify what went wrong
We document the specific deviations that caused your injury.
Pursue accountability
We bring the case forward and negotiate or litigate based on the facts.
Explain your options honestly
If you don't have a case, we'll tell you. If you do, we'll explain every step.
Why Zaveri Law Firm
Why patients choose us.
Selective caseload
We take on a small number of serious cases at a time so each one gets real attention.
Attorney-led, every case
Krishan Zaveri personally handles intake and strategy. You're not handed off to a paralegal.
No fee unless we recover
You pay nothing upfront and nothing at all unless we win compensation for you.
Track record in injury cases
Krishan Zaveri has represented seriously injured clients in malpractice and personal injury matters, with millions recovered to date.
What To Expect
A realistic timeline for a dental malpractice case.
Most cases take roughly two to three years from intake to resolution. We tell patients that up front.
Investigation — 6 to 12 months
- • Collecting the complete dental chart, imaging, and treatment notes
- • Independent review by a dentist, oral surgeon, or specialist
- • Filing with the Maryland Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office
- • Pre-suit negotiation with the provider's malpractice carrier
Active litigation — 1 to 2+ years
- • Filing suit and serving the provider
- • Written discovery, depositions, and expert disclosures
- • Mediation or settlement conferences
- • Trial — typically one to two weeks when reached
Compensation
What patients may be able to recover.
Every case is different, and no attorney can guarantee an outcome. When dental malpractice is established, patients have recovered compensation for categories like the following:
- Cost of corrective dental and medical treatment
- Future dental care, implants, and reconstructive work
- Hospitalization and infection-related medical costs
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and diminished quality of life
- Permanent nerve damage and disfigurement
- Wrongful death damages, where applicable
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case turns on its specific facts.
When I spoke to Mr. Zaveri about my case, he was knowledgeable and reassured me that he would fight for me. I hired him without having to look any further. He helped me win my case. So happy I found him — I definitely recommend his legal services.
Great job! I felt supported and heard by both Krishan and his staff. They always go the extra mile to take care of their clients. Would recommend Zaveri Law Firm to anyone who wants dependable and trustworthy work.
I highly recommend Mr. Zaveri. He worked diligently on my case. He was professional and caring throughout the entire process. He is knowledgeable and holds great values — respected, kind, and generous with his time.
Common Questions
What injured patients ask us most.
Statute of Limitations
In Maryland, you generally have 3 years from discovery — and 5 years at the outside.
Maryland's medical malpractice statute of limitations is generally five years from the date of injury, or three years from the date the injury was discovered — whichever comes first. Dental records and imaging also disappear quickly.
Free, Confidential Case Review
You deserved better dental care.
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