I think I may have...?

This section should be used as a guide only. We do not advocate self diagnosis

The staff of BAOMS are not medically qualified and cannot give advice on medical problems or referrals.

For Oral and Maxillofacial advice, please consult your Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, GP or Nurse Specialist in the first instance.

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 Mouth

It'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 more

A Neck Lump

Most neck lumps are enlarged lymph nodes. Sometimes, the lump is a congenital cyst, an enlarged salivary gland, or an enlarged thyroid gland. Read more

Basal Cell Carcinoma

A 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 more

Burning Mouth Syndrome

Burning 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 more

Jaw Joint Problems

The 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 more

Lichen Planus

Lichen 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 more

Mouth Cancer

Mouth 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 more

Recurrent Oral Ulceration

Recurrent 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 more

Trigeminal Neuralgia

TRIGEMINAL 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 more

Wisdom teeth problems

Wisdom 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

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.