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  • Wisdom Teeth
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  • Bone Grafting
    • Jaw Bone Health
    • Jawbone Loss and Deterioration
    • About Bone Grafting
    • Ridge Augmentation
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    • Nerve Repositioning
    • Socket Preservation
  • Oral Pathology
  • 3D Imaging
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  • Pre-Prosthetic Surgery
  • Distraction Osteogenesis
  • TMJ Disorders
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Bone Morphogenetic Protein
  • Platelet Rich Plasma
  • Impacted Canines

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. 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. 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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Waterfront Oral Surgery • Address: 700 7th Street SW, Suite G-2 Washington DC 20024 • Phone: Washington Office Phone Number 202-554-5100 • Fax: 202-554-5101

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