If you notice a change in the color or texture of the tissue inside your mouth, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with us. Additionally, your general dentist may refer you to our office to investigate an unidentified growth or lesion found during a dental exam.
While the change may be the result of something benign and harmless, proactively caring for your oral and overall wellbeing is a smart thing to do. Because of their training and expertise, oral surgeons are uniquely qualified to assess abnormal oral conditions and provide specialized care to remedy a variety of conditions that cause changes within the mucosa, or lining, of the mouth, as well on the lips, tongue, face, or neck.
A biopsy may be performed to identify the source of the issue. We encourage you to check your mouth for irregularities on a regular basis. Be on the lookout for changes such as the following:.
Please keep in mind, though, that conditions such as oral cancer can begin with a painless lesion in or around the mouth. Early detection of oral cancer greatly improves survival rates and allows for rapid administration of treatment. Call our Grapevine , Irving , or Keller office today to schedule an appointment with one of our board certified oral surgeons.
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