Oral Pathology
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| • | Hairy tongue. This pathological disease is the result of an overgrowth of bacteria. This can be caused by poor oral hygiene, but it can also be the result of long-term use of certain antibiotics. Your tongue appears hairy and has an almost black color to it. |
| • | Geographic tongue. This disease affects the papillae that cover your tongue. Normally, the whole tongue is covered with these small bumps. However, with geographic tongue, there are patches of missing papillae that can result in a map-like appearance. The affected areas can also become red and painful. |
| • | Median palatal cysts. These are cysts that occur in the roof of the mouth. Cysts are fluid-filled sacs that usually occur as a result of an infection. While benign, or noncancerous, they can still cause a significant amount of pain. |
| • | Oral cancer. Oral cancer is the most serious pathological disease. It can strike anywhere inside the mouth. Early detection and treatment are key. Without them, oral cancer can be fatal. |
| • | Antibiotics. If you have a bacterial infection, an antibiotic can help to eliminate the harmful bacteria in your mouth. At the same time, they can also help to alleviate pain. |
| • | Prescription mouthwashes. If your oral hygiene practices are poor, a prescription mouthwash can help to eliminate harmful bacterial buildup and infections. They should be used in conjunction with proper hygiene practices. |
| • | Surgery. In some cases, oral surgery may be needed. Surgery can be used to remove cysts and other noncancerous growths. It can also be used to remove cancerous growths to stop the disease from spreading. Cancer may also require some additional treatments as well. |
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When the soft tissues in your mouth are healthy, they are smooth in texture and pink in color. While any changes in the texture or color of your oral tissues may be nothing, they can also indicate a problem. If you see something unusual about the tissues within your mouth, it is important that you do not ignore the abnormality. Any changes should be examined right away. At David Thurber, DDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, we can diagnose, and treat, a variety of different oral health issues with oral pathology.