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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eleanor Fleming

Woman awarded thousands after routine tooth extraction leaves her in intensive care

Saira Malik said she is still 'traumatised' by the treatment years later - (Collect/PA Real Life)

A London mother-of-three has received an £8,500 settlement after a routine tooth extraction resulted in a fractured jaw, haemorrhage and a stay in intensive care.

Saira Malik, 54, a civil servant from Surbiton, endured a traumatic ordeal following a procedure at a local dental practice in September 2019.

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