Have you ever wondered if there’s some sort of secret formula to follow to keep you out of our chair for restorative dentistry? Perhaps you are curious about ways to avoid oral pathology – or the need for oral disease care – but you assume everyone’s mouth is simply something that evolves based on heredity…. Read more »
Category: Oral Pathology
FAQs: What Happens During an Oral Examination?
The first step towards treating your smile is an oral examination. We perform a checkup to assess the health and stability of your smile. From there, we can provide the necessary treatment to improve your overall dental health. What happens during an oral examination?
Unusual Changes? Visit Us For Oral Pathology
You use your mouth to smile, laugh, sing, chew, swallow, and speak – considering its constant activity, an occasional irritation, discomfort, or abrasion is not uncommon. However, figuring out whether a change in your mouth is benign or something that requires attention is often difficult – if not impossible – for patients to determine on… Read more »
Oral Pathology: Looking for Oral Cancer
Oral pathology specifically focuses on diseases—usually serious ones—that begin with or revolve around various oral tissues and structures. In some cases, this may involve severe periodontitis and the destruction of your teeth’s supportive tissues, while in others, it may involve functional issues in the jaw’s joints and muscles. Often, however, oral pathology is the route… Read more »
Roots Canals, Implants, Crowns, Oh My…
There are so many types of dentistry and dental procedures today–cosmetic dentistry, preventative dentistry, general dentistry, restorative dentistry–all offering a myriad of different treatments. Then there is oral pathology and oral surgery. Have you ever wondered what it all means? What is oral surgery? What is oral pathology? Your Cerritos, CA oral surgeon, Dr. Shawn… Read more »
How and Why to Look for Oral Cancer
In the public eye, cancer is most commonly associated with the breasts, lungs, skin, prostate, and other body organs. However, oral cancer is one of the most prevalent and dangerous, affecting approximately 40,000 new patients in the United Sates every year and claiming the lives of over 8,000 in the same time period. An oral… Read more »
The Role of the Oral Biopsy
When the doctor finds an unexplained patch of abnormal cells such as a white patch or a bump, the doctor will recommend a waiting period of two weeks to monitor the area or lesion. Lesions that are caused by local trauma, infection, or inflammation may improve on their own. For lesions that persist for two… Read more »
FAQs: What is Oral Pathology?
How often do you have a checkup? Many adults assume a checkup is a very minor procedure and one they can afford to miss. In fact, a checkup allows your dentist to watch for signs of dental disease, including gum disease and oral cancer. At Cerritos Dental Surgery, we offer our patients the latest in oral… Read more »
Can General Dentists Practice Oral Pathology?
Oral and maxillofacial pathology is one of the nine specialized fields of dentistry recognized by the American Dental Association. In generalized terms, oral and maxillofacial pathologists (OMPs) work to identify, treat, and gain a better understanding of diseases that affect the mouth, the jaw, and the surrounding structures like the salivary glands and the TMJs… Read more »
Two Diseases Your Dentist Might Notice First
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 90% of all pathologies have symptoms that show in the oral cavity. Whether it’s gum inflammation, dry mouth, or bone loss, your dentist has a privileged view of your overall health via the “window” of your mouth. Today, we’re taking a look at two diseases… Read more »
