Carter v. Haygood

JjGREMILLION, Judge.

The defendant, Dr. Gary Haygood, DDS, and his insurer, The Medical Protective Company (collectively referred to as Dr. Haygood), appeal the judgment of the trial court finding in favor of the plaintiffs, Brenda and Charles Carter, in this dental malpractice case. For the following reasons, we affirm in part; reverse in part; and render.

FACTS

Brenda first saw Dr. Haygood on June 25, 1996, to obtain an estimate on a dental plate. During the examination, they discussed correcting her overbite. At her second appointment on July 11, 1996, it was agreed that Dr. Haygood would…