Oral Pathology
Oral Pathology Services
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The inside of your mouth is typically lined with a special type of skin called mucosa that is smooth and pink. Any alteration in its appearance could be a warning sign for a pathological process, the most serious being oral cancer. The following signs can be at the start of a pathologic process or cancerous growth:
At the local, family owned Quad County Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, we 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; contact us at the first sign for help.
- Reddish patches (erythroplasia) or whitish patches (leukoplakia) in the mouth
- A sore that does not heal and bleeds easily
- A lump or thickening on the skin of your 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 your teeth, tongue, face, and/or neck. Pain does not always occur with pathology and is not usually associated with oral cancer. However, if you have facial and/or oral pain without an obvious reason, you may also be at risk for oral cancer.
At the local, family owned Quad County Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, we 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; contact us at the first sign for help.
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