We offer a comprehensive service relating to conditions of the face, neck, mouth and jaws, including a routine assessment, diagnosis and treatment for common oral surgical conditions.

Our consultants treat a range of conditions, including facial injuries, head and neck cancers, salivary gland diseases, facial deformities, facial pain, impacted teeth, cysts and tumours of the jaws, as well as mouth ulcers and infections.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons frequently work alongside other specialists including orthodontists, oncologists, neurosurgeons, plastic surgeons and ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeons.

Location

First floor, Great Western Hospital

Please enter via the Eye Clinic.

Contact

Email: gwh.omfs@nhs.net

Reception: 01793 604067 or 01793 604887

Nurses: 01793 605430

Emergencies

We offer an emergency service during the week (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm).

You can be referred for emergencies such as:

  • Facial swelling
  • Cuts or lacerations
  • Fractures of the face or eye socket
  • Bleeding after surgery
  • Dry socket

Services

  • Complex dental extractions - Removing difficult or impacted teeth, including wisdom teeth.
  • Cysts in the facial area - Diagnosing and treating cysts in the bones or soft tissues of your face.
  • Oral mucosal conditions - Treating conditions that affect the inside of your mouth.
  • Head and neck cancer - We specialise in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with head and neck cancers. These cancers can affect areas such as the mouth, throat, voice box, sinuses, and salivary glands.
  • Non-melanoma skin cancer - We treat non-melanoma skin cancers, which are common and often easily treatable. These cancers mostly affect the upper layer of skin and are typically caused by sun exposure.
  • Salivary gland disease - We treat chronic oral conditions that don’t always require surgery, such as recurring infections or autoimmune disorders affecting the mouth.
  • Facial pain - Addressing chronic pain in the face.
  • Jaw joint (Temporomandibular) disorders - Diagnosing and treating conditions of the jaw joint.
  • Additional needs - Our Community Dental Team provides holistic care for adults with a disability, mental health challenges, or complex medical conditions.