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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 coral 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.

Oral tongueThe following can be signs at the beginning of a
pathologic process or cancerous growth:

  •      Reddish patches (erythroplasia) or whitish patches (leukoplakia)   in the mouth
  •      A sore that fails to heal and bleeds easily
  •      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.

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.

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