Dentist screws up
I had a root canal done a year ago and I continued to have issues since. I bought it up during each visit but nothing was said or done. So late last fall the dentist tells me I need a surgical root canal because the first one failed. He didn't tell my why, just that these things happen. So I decide I want the surgical root canal done by a endodontist. My wife calls to set up the appointment, and then he comes clean. Apparently a dental instrument broke off in the tooth and was left there, now the area is infected. He's offered to pay any amount beyond the insurance to cover the cost to repair it. Is this a fair settlement? Going to the dentist already causes me huge anxiety so it doesn't seem all that fair to me.