North Country Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Potsdam - 315-265-2896
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Mon - Fri: 7am - 2pm Weekends: Closed
Why Choose Us?
  • MOST LOCAL INSURANCE ACCEPTED
  • EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS
  • FLEXIBLE FINANCING AVAILABLE
  • FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL OFFICE STAFF
  • HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF
  • STRICT STERILIZATION POLICIES
  • EXCELLENT PATIENT SATISFACTION
  • ONLY FULL TIME ORAL SURGEON LIVING IN ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY
  • COMMITTED TO CONTINUED EDUCATION AND LEARNING

Oral Pathology

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 this appearance could be a warning sign of a pathological process. The most serious of these is oral cancer. The following can be signs at the beginning of 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 occur on the lips, cheeks, palate, and gum tissue around the teeth, tongue, face and/or neck. Pain is not always present with pathology and 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. Please contact us so that we may be of help.
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