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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Indiana Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates
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Very nice staff and excellent service.
- Olubukunola Ojo O
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Excellent results
- Bruce B
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Fantastic. Everything was explained well. Great care
- Drew P
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Dr. Bojrab and his staff were very caring and handled our son with intellectual disabilities very well.
- Scott F
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I am very satisfied with the work Dr Edan did. She was professional but also easy to understand as she explained the treatment I would have. During the procedure Dr. Edan was gentle and explained what she was doing. She wanted to make sure I was comfortable. Her assistant also was gentle and kind The schedulers were efficient as was the front office staff. I appreciate the treatment I received
- Lori Skafidas Boland B
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Very professional
- Betsy O
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i appreciate having a personal call from the doctor after the procedure.
- Wendy W
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Professional
- Kenneth Z
