Expert Care for Face, Jaw & Oral Health

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is a surgical specialty dealing with diseases, injuries, deformities and defects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, face, head and neck. It includes both functional and reconstructive aspects of treatment.

Common conditions include impacted wisdom teeth, dental infections, cysts and tumors, oral cancer, facial fractures, TMJ disorders, salivary gland problems, dental implant-related surgery, jaw deformities and facial reconstruction.

You should consider consultation for complex tooth extraction, facial swelling, jaw pain or locking, facial trauma, persistent oral ulcers, suspicious oral lesions, jaw tumors/cysts, dental implant surgery or facial/jaw deformities.

Dr. Gourab Das is an MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, with additional professional qualifications including MFDS RCSEng and FICOI. He provides surgical and educational services related to oral, dental, facial and maxillofacial conditions.

Services may include:

• Surgical removal of wisdom teeth
• Complex tooth extraction
• Dental implant surgery
• Cyst and tumor surgery
• Oral pathology evaluation
• Oral cancer evaluation and surgical management
• Facial and jaw bone fracture management
• TMJ evaluation and surgery
• Management of facial infections
• Orthognathic/corrective jaw surgery
• Reconstructive maxillofacial surgery
• Facial esthetic
• Dimple creation

No. Oral swellings can have many causes, including tooth infection, soft tissue infection, cysts, benign tumors, trauma and inflammatory conditions. However, a persistent or suspicious swelling should be examined by a qualified clinician.

Important warning signs can include a non-healing ulcer, persistent white or red patch, unexplained lump, bleeding, difficulty swallowing, persistent pain, altered sensation or unexplained neck swelling, Limited mouth opening. Early professional assessment is important.

The procedure is performed with appropriate anesthesia ( LA/GA), so pain during surgery is controlled. Some pain, swelling and limited mouth opening can occur afterward, depending on the complexity of the extraction.

TMJ disorders affect the temporomandibular joint and associated muscles, and may cause jaw pain, clicking, restricted mouth opening, locking, headache or difficulty chewing. Treatment depends on the underlying diagnosis.

Yes. Management of facial and jaw bone fractures is an important part of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and may involve surgical fixation, reconstruction and restoration of function and facial form.

Yes. Orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery can be used for significant skeletal discrepancies affecting facial balance, chewing, speech or other functions.

Yes. A proper consultation allows the surgeon to review your symptoms, medical history, clinical findings and appropriate investigations before recommending treatment.

Yes. A specialist consultation can help patients understand their diagnosis, available treatment options, expected benefits, risks and alternatives.

No. Surgery is recommended only when it is appropriate for the individual condition. Depending on the diagnosis, observation, medication, dental treatment or other non-surgical management may be more suitable.

Dr. Gourab Das performs surgeries in various hospitals and nursing homes in West Bengal. If you want to meet him, please contact his phone number.