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:
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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Oral Surgeon Dr. John Muse practices at Georgia Oral Surgery in Decatur GA. He offers placement of Dental Implants, Extraction of Wisdom Teeth
(Third Molars) & Sedation Dentistry to patients in Duluth, Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Snellville, Avondale Estates, Conyers GA.
Address: 755 Commerce Drive, Suite A, Terrace Level, Decatur, GA 30030 • Telephone: 404-378-2331 • Fax: 404-373-0346