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Arjun Menon
Bangalore, Karnataka, India·3/5/2026

Dentist botched root canal — infection spread, need jaw surgery now costing ₹4 lakhs

Got root canal at a dental clinic in Bangalore. Dentist left a broken file inside the canal. Developed severe infection that spread to jawbone. Now need corrective jaw surgery costing ₹4 lakhs. Original dentist refuses responsibility. I have X-rays showing the broken instrument.
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File complaint with Karnataka Medical Council at karnatakmedicalcouncil.gov.in for medical negligence.
Step 2
File case in Consumer Forum (District Commission) with X-ray evidence — medical negligence is covered under Consumer Protection Act.
Get a second opinion from a government hospital (NIMHANS den
Send legal notice to the dentist via a lawyer demanding comp

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Comments (5)

Mike Thompson3/6/2026

I'm a lawyer and I can confirm this violates consumer protection laws.

Ahmed Hassan3/6/2026

The AI solution here is actually helpful. Going to try step 2 today.

Anonymous3/8/2026

Has anyone successfully resolved something like this? Need hope.

Amina Bello3/8/2026

Just shared this on Twitter. Let's make this trend.

Anonymous3/9/2026

I work in this industry and I can tell you this is common practice unfortunately.