Biopsy of Oral Tissue
During a patient's initial comprehensive examination, and also during their periodic cleaning appointments, we do an oral cancer screening. If we see any areas that look like they may be cancerous or pre-cancerous, we may recommend biopsying all or part of that area to have it evaluated by an oral pathology lab. Many forms of cancer can be arrested if they are detected and treated at the initial stages, with no effect on quality of life.