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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 for a pathological process. The most serious of these is oral cancer. The following can be signs at the beginning of a pathologic process or cancerous growth:
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  • Reddish patches (erythroplasia) or whitish patches (leukoplakia) in the mouth
  • 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
​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 curiously, is not often 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.
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We would recommend performing an oral cancer self-examination monthly. 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.
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  • Patient Information
    • Consultation
    • Scheduling
    • Financial Policy
    • About Insurance
    • Surgical Instructions >
      • Before IV Anesthesia
      • After Dental Implants
      • After Wisdom Teeth
      • Tooth Exposure
      • After Multiple Extractions
  • Procedures
    • Dental Implants
    • Bone Grafting
    • Wisdom Teeth
    • Impacted Canines
    • Oral Pathology
    • TMJ Disoders
  • Meet the Team
  • StemSave
  • Resources
    • Referral Form
  • Patient Feedback
  • Patient Registration
  • Contact