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 pathological 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 and/or 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. 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 can assist you with any questions or concerns.

 

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Park Forest Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

5 out of 5 stars based on 6 Oral Pathology reviews.

Patient Review By Betsy

They did beyond and above to get me sleeping well and eating

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Patient Review By Judith spurlock A

I had the best care and felt very comfortable with the surgery. I am extremely satisfied with Dr Ismali and the entire professional staff. I have never had such a extremely satisfying procedure done in my entire life. I appreciate the doctors exceptional work and the staffs. If I need anything in the future I would definitely return

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Patient Review By Billy B

My best dental experience !

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Patient Review By james H

Great experience

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Patient Review By Mike J

Tremendously satisfied patient. Staff & doctor very professional. Nurse assistant very accommodating @ putting patient @ ease before minor surgery. Total experience might have taken 15 minutes. So expedient that I couldn't believe it. Highly recommend this office to anyone for oral surgery.

- Mike J

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Patient Review By Chad W

Great front office, very nice assistants and brilliant surgeon!!!

- Chad W

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