Oral Pathology

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Oral Pathalogy Procedure of Oral and Facial Surgery, Greenbelt MD

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. Most of these are benign and are inflammatory, reactive, or autoimmune in nature. The most serious risk is oral cancer.

Recognizing Warning Signs: Oral Health Changes and Cancer Risk

The 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

A lump or thickening on the skin lining the inside of the mouth

Chronic sore throat or hoarseness

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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