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 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.

We evaluate every oral and facial lesion microscopically. We treat most cases to completion in our office. When necessary, we refer certain cases to other doctors for additional care. Please contact us so that we may help.