The demand for a perfect "Hollywood smile" has led to a rise in medical negligence claims – costing Lincolnshire dentists £250,000.
The figure has come from Bridge McFarland solicitors, which has dealt with negligence claims ranging from £5,000 to £50,000 in the last three years.
The firm's medical negligence specialist, Stephanie Lock, said that lack of NHS dentistry and the fact that more people were now paying for private treatment was also contributing to a rise in complaints.
"People paying large fees for private dentistry rightly have high expectations about the quality of the treatment they should receive and that particularly applies to cosmetic treatments," she said.
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If this is happening across the pond, could there be an increase in claims here in the U.S.? Has there been an increase, or are U.S. dentists better trained to handle cosmetic procedures?
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