What is Oral Pathology?
In addition to maintaining your attractive smile, dental professionals are also concerned about protecting your oral health. Oral pathology is a dental specialty that is essential to the latter effort. Oral pathology, which focuses on the diagnosis of oral diseases and the processes that cause them, can help our DFW oral surgeon to develop an effective treatment plan for your condition. Just as in any other tissue found in the body, cellular anomalies can be found in the gums, tongue and other soft tissues of the mouth. After an oral surgeon has removed such abnormal cells, oral pathology helps to determine whether the cells are malignant or benign. The process begins when your oral surgeon removes a suspicious piece of tissue for further examination. White or red patches in the mouth, a slow-healing sore, or a lump or thickening all may be cause for concern. Your oral surgeon will remove…