BAOMS Home I think I may have...? Coming soon The staff of the BAOMS Offices are not medically trained and cannot give advice about medical conditions. In addition, the information on this site should not be used for self-diagnosis but rather to inform you, as a patient/member of the public, of the surgical procedures/operations that oral and maxillofacial surgeons can perform. You should always contact your GP or Specialist Nurse for medical advice in the first instance for a possible consultant referral. All Conditions A Dry MouthIt's normal to occasionally have a dry mouth if you’re dehydrated or feeling nervous, but a persistently dry mouth can be a sign of an underlying problem.You should see your... Read moreA Neck LumpMost neck lumps are enlarged lymph nodes. Sometimes, the lump is a congenital cyst, an enlarged salivary gland, or an enlarged thyroid gland. Read moreBasal Cell CarcinomaA basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a type of skin cancer. It is the most common type (> 80%) of all skin cancer (skin cancer incidence is < 1%) in the UK. BCC are sometimes referred to as... Read moreBurning Mouth SyndromeBurning mouth syndrome is a name given to discomfort or pain in the mouth. It often affects the tongue, lips and cheeks but other parts of the skin lining inside the mouth can also feel... Read moreJaw Joint ProblemsThe temporomandibular joint (jaw joint) is located in front of the ear where the skull and the lower jaw meet. The joint allows the lower jaw (mandible) to move and function. The joint itself is made... Read moreLichen PlanusLichen planus is an inflammatory condition that can affect the lining of the mouth as well as the skin. The cause is not fully understood. It is common and affects up to 2% of the population. Lichen... Read moreMouth CancerMouth cancer can develop in most parts of the mouth, including the lips, gums and occasionally the throat. Mouth cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the world, but it's much less... Read moreRecurrent Oral UlcerationRecurrent oral ulceration is a term used to describe small mouth ulcers which typically last a few days but come back every few weeks or months. Typically they affect the tongue, lips and cheeks, but... Read moreTrigeminal NeuralgiaTRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA is an extremely severe facial pain that tends to come and go unpredictably in sudden shock-like attacks. The pain is normally triggered, for example by light touch, and... Read moreWisdom teeth problemsWisdom teeth or third molar teeth are the last teeth to erupt into the mouth. There are normally four wisdom teeth, one at the back of each of the four corners of the mouth, behind the last adult... Read more FOR PATIENTS What is Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryFind a SurgeonI think I may have...?I think I may need this operation?The Patient's JourneyIlankovan About Face FundQOMS – Quality Outcomes in Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryQOMS Audit registriesQOMS Condition- and Procedure-specific registriesQOMS Secondary ResearchQOMS Patient information leafletsGlossary WHAT IS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY Oral & Maxillofacial (OMF) Surgeons specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the mouth, jaws, face and neck. Find out more here. WHAT IS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY THE PATIENT'S JOURNEY The assessment and treatment of oral and maxillofacial conditions can be complex and, at times, confusing for patients. Find more information about your treatment here. THE PATIENT'S JOURNEY I THINK I MAY HAVE...? In this section you can browse and find the various common symptoms and conditions that the maxillofacial surgeons manage. I THINK I MAY HAVE...? I THINK I MAY NEED THIS OPERATION? Your Surgeon may have recommended a particular procedure for you. Use this section as a guide to search for the procedure you may need. I THINK I MAY NEED THIS OPERATION? SUPPORT GROUPS SUPPORT GROUPS FIND AN OMF SURGEON Use this search facility to find a fellow of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. FIND AN OMF SURGEON Sponsors and partners