Dentistry and maxillofacial Dental / OMFS
Teeth, gums, the jaw joint, and surgery of the jaw and face.
Who is usually sent here
Toothache, bleeding gums, a mouth ulcer that will not heal, jaw joint pain, or facial injury.
What this specialty does NOT cover
A mouth ulcer that has not healed after three weeks is not an ordinary sore — it needs looking at rather than waiting.
What a first visit usually involves
Examination of mouth and teeth, usually with dental films. Declare conditions and blood thinners before any procedure.
Bring with you
A medicine list, any history of heart or valve disease, and previous dental films.
Worth asking
- Do my conditions affect this procedure
- Must I stop any medicine first
- What can I eat afterwards