The inside of the mouth is lined with smooth, pink skin called mucosa. Any change to the normal appearance of this tissue could be a sign of a pathological process. The most serious change being a cancerous growth. Some signs that this may be occurring are:
These changes can be found on the lips, cheeks, palate, tongue, face, neck, and gum tissue around the teeth. Pain is not always present with these lesions. It is important that you do not ignore suspicious lumps or sores. Dr. Allard can perform a complete oral examination to check for these potential lesions