Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Specialised surgical care

Oral and maxillofacial surgery refers to any medical procedure affecting the mouth, teeth, gums, face, and neck. It can be simple or more complex, and we are proud to have a highly experienced specialist Oral Surgeon carrying out all maxillofacial and jaw-related surgeries at Hitchin Dental Care.

Oral surgery procedures include tooth extractions, such as impacted wisdom teeth, the dental implant placement, and jaw procedures, such as TMJ disorders. Other treatments may include cleft lip and palate correction, removal of cysts or tumours, and reconstructive work on the jaw and face. We accept referrals from dentists and self-referrals.

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Why you might need oral surgery

Sometimes, your smile needs a little extra help to stay healthy and strong. Oral surgery is a specialised field of dentistry that focuses on treating problems in your mouth, jaw, and face that cannot be solved with standard dental care.

Here are some of the most common reasons why your dentist or doctor might recommend oral surgery:

Wisdom teeth problems

• The issue: Your wisdom teeth (the last set of molars to come in) often don’t have enough room to grow correctly. They might come in crooked or only partially emerge (known as being impacted).
• The solution: Oral surgery is typically needed to carefully remove these impacted wisdom teeth before they cause pain, infection, or damage to neighbouring teeth.

Replacing missing teeth (Dental implants)

• The issue: You are missing one or more teeth, which can affect how you chew, speak, and the stability of your remaining teeth.
• The solution: An oral surgeon places dental implants into your jawbone. These posts act as strong, permanent roots for replacement teeth (crowns) that look and feel completely natural.

Fixing jaw issues

• The issue: Misalignment of the upper and lower jaw (often called an ‘improper bite’ or malocclusion) can make chewing difficult, cause headaches, and lead to wear and tear on your teeth. Injuries or birth defects can also affect the jaw structure.
• The solution:Corrective jaw surgery (Orthognathic Surgery) realigns the bones of your face and jaw to improve function, speaking, and facial harmony.

Treating mouth and face Injuries

• The issue: Accidents, sports injuries, or falls can lead to broken or fractured teeth, facial bones, or jawbones.
• The solution: Oral surgeons specialise in repairing these injuries, ensuring your bite is properly realigned and facial structures are restored.

Preparing for dentures

• The issue: Before receiving dentures, your mouth might have uneven bone or large bony bumps that would make wearing dentures painful or unstable.
• The solution: The surgeon performs procedures to smooth out the jawbone and prepare the gums so that your new dentures fit comfortably and securely.

Meet our specialist oral surgeon

Mr Khemanand Maharaj

Mr Khemanand Maharaj is a highly trained and exceptionally experienced oral surgeon. He acquired Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (MRCSEd) in 2014 and has a Master of Science with Distinctions (MSc Dist.) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In 2022, Mr Maharaj completed his Fellowship at the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (FRCSEd OMFS), after five years of training and study. He is dedicated to keeping up to date with the latest advances in the field and is a member of a number of related dental associations.

Our oral surgery treatments available at Hitchin Dental Care

• Tooth extraction
• Jaw-related problems
• Detection and treatment of disease
• Impacted wisdom tooth removal
• Dental implants
• Treating mouth and face injuries
• Denture preparation
• Bone Grafting
• TMJ surgery
• Apicectomy

Advanced techniques and treatment

At Hitchin Dental Care, we are dedicated to providing all our patients with the very best in advanced treatment and service. We’re passionate about including specialist dentistry at our practice, with cutting-edge digital technology and equipment enabling a more detailed approach.

As our specialist in oral surgery, Mr Khemanand Maharaj uses advanced surgical techniques to ensure even complex procedures are performed accurately and successfully. We are happy to discuss your dental issue with you, including options for treatment. Please contact us to find out more.

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