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 the texture or appearance of the mucosa could be a warning sign for a pathological process. The most serious of these is oral cancer. The following signs are frequently associated with 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 pathology.
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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