Oral Pathology Exams You Can Trust
Mouth and jaw health is important for many different functions. The mouth and jaw are also prone to a variety of medical and dental disorders that oral pathology can detect. Oral and maxillofacial pathology refers to the diseases of the mouth, jaws and related areas around the mouth.
Oral pathology is a specialty of dentistry and a discipline of pathology that identifies and manages diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. Through oral pathology we can investigate the causes, processes, and effects of these diseases. Dr. Orta will perform a diagnosis using clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical and along with other examination methods to determine and formulate a treatment plan for your individual needs. Sometimes it may be necessary to perform a biopsy.
Oral cancer is the most serious disease that could affect your oral and maxillofacial health. We look for the signs of possible cancerous growth and the beginning of that process to develop a plan of treatment for you. There can be warning signs that you should see Dr. Orta for a oral pathology exam. A number of symptoms can contribute to the development of oral cancer and may include:
- Reddish patches (erythroplasia)
- Whitish patches (leukoplakia)
- 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
At Orta Oral Surgery, Dr. Orta has completed extensive training in oral pathology and possesses the ability to recognize, diagnose and treat various conditions involving the mouth and related areas.