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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Oral Pathology

The oral cavity consists of several components in addition to the teeth, including gingiva (gums), tongue, palate, cheeks, lips, and floor of the mouth. Mouth cancer refers to cancer that develops in any of the parts that make up the oral cavity.  At Evans Dental Care, the goal of oral pathology is to diagnose and manage patients with salivary gland and mucosal diseases, diseases of the jaw bones, and head and neck pain syndromes where the primary treatment method is nonsurgical.


This facet of dentistry identifies and treats diseases that affect the mouth and maxillofacial region. Diagnosis can occur with microscopic, radiographic, biochemical and an in-office exam. An oral pathology also offers biopsy services for dentists and provides diagnoses based on those findings. During a biopsy, a tissue sample is removed to be tested. Some diseases that an oral pathology can diagnose include mouth and throat cancer, ulcers, mumps, infections, and salivary gland issues.


If you have questions or concerns regarding preventive dental care or oral cancer screening, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.evansdentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment at Evans Dental Care in Williamsburg, VA, call 757-349-8877.

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