Oral + Facial Pathology

Dr. Singh and Dr. Sukumar manage a wide variety of pathology associated with the oral cavity.

Patients are often referred by their dentist or GP for the management of soft or hard tissue abnormalities for biopsy. Soft tissue lesions generally involve ulcers, patches, bumps, and discoloration on the gums, lips, cheek, tongue or salivary glands. Hard tissue pathology encompasses alterations in teeth or bone. Abnormal changes in the mouth typically are detected early as the oral cavity is readily accessible.

Oral biopsy in the mouth, soft palate, and throat can be carried out comfortably with sedation and usually minimal recovery time. Biopsies of the mouth, face, and throat are all sent to a board certified head and neck pathologist who specializes in the microscopic/histologic analysis of only oral and maxillofacial pathology of the mouth, head and neck and has the specific expertise to accurately read these specialized tissues properly without missing crucial details.

Tissue changes do not always mean cancer, but certainly need to evaluated promptly to determine the cause. Dr. Singh and Dr. Sukumar strongly encourage performing self-examinations monthly to aid in early recognition.