Procedures

• Dental Implants
• Bone Grafting
• Wisdom Teeth
• Impacted Canines
• Facial Trauma
• Oral Pathology
• TMJ Disorders

Oral Pathology

The inside of the mouth is normally lined with a special type of skin (mucosa) that is smooth and pink in color. Any alteration in this appearance could be a warning sign of some pathology. The most serious of these is oral cancer. The following can be signs of a cancerous or precancerous growth:

• Red or white patches in the mouth, that can not be rubbed off.
• A sore that fails to heal and bleeds easily.
• A lump or thickening on the skin lining the inside of the mouth.
• Chronic sore throat or hoarseness.
• Difficulty in chewing or swallowing.
• Pain that is not relieved by pain medication

These changes can be detected on the lips, cheeks, palate, and gum tissue around the teeth, tongue, face and/or neck. Pain does not always occur with pathology, and is often not associated with oral cancer. However, any patient with facial and/or oral pain without an obvious cause or reason may also be at risk for oral cancer.

We would recommend performing an oral cancer self-examination monthly and remember that your mouth is one of your body's most important warning systems. Do not ignore suspicious lumps or sores. Please contact us so we may help.