Sometimes, even the healthiest of us can experience pain, bleeding, or unusual symptoms in our mouths. Oral pathology is the science and medicine that helps diagnose and treat anything that causes us discomfort. The most serious diseases of oral pathology are oral injuries and cancer, but even these can be treated if detected in the early stages. Periodontal disease and benign tumors are much more common, and a good oral pathologist can treat these diseases relatively easily.
The inside of the mouth is normally covered with a special type of skin (mucosa) that is smooth and coral-pink in color. Any alteration in this aspect could be a warning sign of a pathological process. The most serious of these is oral cancer. Oral pathology refers to diseases of the mouth, jaw, salivary glands, or the skin around the mouth.
It is important to remember that not all the symptoms of oral pathology are painful and that the absence of pain does not mean that there is no problem. Oral pathologists require an average of 37 months of advanced education to become experts in this field. Jeffrey Sevor, DMD, of Central Florida Periodontics & Implantology recommends that people examine their mouths for any signs of oral pathology. By detecting developing oral problems early, oral pathologists make treatment as simple and effective as possible and prevent oral diseases from affecting other areas of the body.The four most common oral pathological conditions are Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1, Candidiasis (Thrush), Hairy Black Tongue, and Oral Cancer.
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is characterized by painful blisters on the lips or around the mouth. Candidiasis (Thrush) is an infection caused by a type of yeast called Candida albicans. It is characterized by white patches on the tongue or inside the cheeks.
Hairy Black Tongue is a condition caused by an overgrowth of bacteria in the mouth. It is characterized by a black discoloration on the tongue. Oral Cancer is a type of cancer that affects any part of the mouth, including the lips, tongue, gums, and cheeks. It is characterized by sores or lumps in the mouth that do not heal.Oral pathology helps us find answers when things go wrong in our mouths.
By detecting developing oral problems early, oral pathologists make treatment as simple and effective as possible and prevent oral diseases from affecting other areas of the body.
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