Dental Injury Settlement Amounts After an Accident

Dental injuries from accidents can be painful, expensive to treat, and may require ongoing care for years. Broken teeth, knocked-out teeth, jaw fractures, and TMJ disorders are common dental injuries that can significantly impact your quality of life.

Average Settlement Amounts

Chipped or cracked teeth settle for $5,000 to $20,000. Knocked-out teeth requiring implants settle for $15,000 to $75,000. Multiple dental injuries settle for $25,000 to $150,000. Jaw fracture requiring surgery settles for $50,000 to $250,000. TMJ disorder settles for $30,000 to $150,000.

Cost of Dental Treatment

Dental implants cost $3,000 to $6,000 per tooth. Dental crowns cost $1,000 to $3,000 per tooth. Root canals cost $700 to $1,500 per tooth. Jaw surgery costs $20,000 to $50,000. TMJ treatment can cost $5,000 to $50,000 over time.

Future Dental Expenses

Dental implants and crowns have a limited lifespan and will need replacement. Your settlement should include the cost of future replacements over your lifetime.

Conclusion

Dental injury settlements range from $5,000 to $250,000 depending on the type and extent of dental damage.

Use our free settlement calculator to estimate what your case might be worth.