The most common symptoms of oral cancer are lumps or bumps, rough spots, crusts, or eroded areas on the lips, gums, or other areas inside the mouth. Persistent sores on the face, neck, or mouth that bleed easily and do not heal are other common characteristics. If you have symptoms that suggest oral cancer, our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania may recommend an oral biopsy.
If your dentist or doctor thinks a particular area of your mouth looks suspicious, having an oral biopsy is the only way to confirm that oral cancer is a concern. At Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania, this procedure involves little discomfort and can be completed in no time. To perform a biopsy, one of our doctors will remove a small bit of the suspicious area. Then, a pathologist will examine the removed cells to check for cancer. It may take two weeks to receive results, but once the test results come back, we will be able to determine whether or not the patient has cancer, if so, what type it is, and we will be able to develop the best treatment plan.
To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141.
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