Reddish or Whitish Patches
Reddish patches (erythroplasia) or whitish patches (leukoplakia) in the mouth.
Oral Surgery
OralPathology
with Dr. Nathan Eberle
Your mouth is one of your body’s most important warning systems. Early detection of abnormal changes can be critical to successful treatment.
Overview
What is oral pathology?
The inside of the mouth is normally lined with smooth, coral-pink mucosa. Any alteration in this appearance could be a warning sign for a pathological process. The most serious of these is oral cancer.
These changes can be detected on the lips, cheeks, palate, gum tissue around the teeth, tongue, face, and/or neck. Pain does not always occur with pathology, and is not often associated with oral cancer. However, any patient with facial and/or oral pain without an obvious cause may also be at risk.
Early Detection
Warning signs to watch for.
The following can be signs at the beginning of a pathological process or cancerous growth.
Non-Healing Sores
A sore that fails to heal and bleeds easily.
Lumps or Thickening
A lump or thickening on the skin lining the inside of the mouth.
Persistent Symptoms
Chronic sore throat, hoarseness, and/or difficulty chewing or swallowing.
Monthly Self-Exam
Do not ignore suspicious lumps or sores.
Dr. Eberle recommends performing an oral cancer self-examination monthly. Remember that your mouth is one of your body’s most important warning systems.
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