Oral Pathology
Comprehensive Evaluation
For your health, any changes to the normal function, look, or feel of the mouth should be evaluated by a dental health professional. When the soft tissue of the mouth (gums, inside of the cheeks, palate, and tongue) is healthy, it is smooth in texture and a coral pink color. However, pathologic changes to the mouth can affect how it looks and feels.
Performing an oral-self exam once a month is a good habit to get into so that you can familiarize yourself with how your mouth normally looks and feels. If there are any changes, it can be evaluated in a timely manner.
Signs & Symptoms
While most changes to the mouth are benign, it is a good idea to have an experienced dental health professional, like one of our board-certified oral surgeons, evaluate the change to rule out a more serious condition, like oral cancer. If you have noticed any changes to your mouth, please contact us to schedule an appointment. Your oral surgeon will perform a complete oral evaluation and formulate the next steps for treatment.
Signs and symptoms of an oral pathology include
- Red or white patches in the mouth
- Sores that fail to heal
- Sores that bleed easily
- Recurring or persistent swelling
- Any lump or irregularity
- Chronic hoarseness
- Persistent sore throat
- Problems with chewing and/or swallowing
- Earache
- Pain
Biopsy
A small tissue sample, called a biopsy, is a common next step in examining a pathological process. A biopsy is a minor procedure that can be performed at our office. The tissue sample obtained from this procedure is then taken to a laboratory for a pathologist to examine and provide an official diagnosis, which they will share with your oral surgeon. Your oral surgeon will create a treatment plan based on the results of the biopsy.
Oral Pathology in Las Vegas and Henderson, NV
While many changes in the mouth are harmless, any abnormality to the way your mouth normally looks and feels should be examined by a dental health professional promptly. If you have noticed any changes, please contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our board-certified oral surgeons.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Oral Pathology and other procedures.
"Hi, my name is Adam, and I’m from Las Vegas, and I came to Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery to get a biopsy. The atmosphere here was great. I felt very welcomed. The staff, the office assistants were great, very welcoming when I came in. All my questions I had were answered before I even had them. Everyone made me feel really comfortable. The doctors here were very knowledgeable, extremely personable, and just very welcoming and great to deal with through the entire experience. After the procedure, I feel great. Very happy I got it done here. It’s overall a great experience. To my friends and family in Las Vegas, if you need facial surgery, come to Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery."
"Hi, my name is Cody from Las Vegas. I came to Canyon Oral Surgery for an infection that needed to be addressed. When I came in, I was super nervous, but the staff, the doctors, they made me feel very safe. They made me feel calm. The procedure actually went really good. I had no problems after. The procedures that I went through, everything has been great ever since. For me it was a great experience, and I think for a lot of people that, you know, are nervous for getting treatment, that this is a great place to go. Everybody is super friendly and reassuring. I had a great experience, and I highly recommend coming to Canyon Oral Surgery."
"Hi, my name is Melissa and I’m from Las Vegas, and I came to Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery for an extraction and a biopsy. Everyone I came into contact with made me feel very comfortable, always had an answer for me. The doctors were very nice, very thorough in explaining my procedures and what to expect. They really make you feel comfortable. They make you feel at ease and make sure you understand everything that’s going on. It really feels comfortable coming into a practice that makes you feel like you’re coming to family. My overall experience here has been wonderful. So, if you live in North Las Vegas or Spring Valley, I would definitely recommend coming to Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery."
"Hello, my name is Amanda. I’m from Las Vegas, Nevada, and I came to Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery to have my son seen for trauma. The practice here is actually very unique. The office itself is absolutely beautiful—always clean and welcoming. The front office is always very kind. The staff are my friends. Every single time I see them it's fun, it’s laughter. The doctors here make you feel like you’re part of their family. They’re both very open, honest, good communicators. You don’t feel like you’re just another number. They make you feel very individual. My experience at Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery has been great, and I highly recommend them."
"Hi, I’m Alisa from Las Vegas, Nevada, and I came to see Dr. Falk for a tooth extraction and a dental implant. The office, when I first came in, was very friendly, helpful. The staff was excellent. Any questions I had, they answered them for me. Working with Dr. Falk was fantastic. He is friendly, warm, attentive to my needs. Procedure went terrific. I had a great experience, and I highly recommend Canyon Oral Surgery."
"Hi, my name is Amber. I’m from Las Vegas. I came to Canyon Oral and Facial Surgery to get my wisdom teeth removed. When I first walked into Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery, the atmosphere was very calming and very welcoming. The staff are great. They worked with me to make sure it was a smooth process. The doctors here are awesome. Dr. Falk talked to me during my whole procedure and kept me calm, and he’s a funny guy, so that made everything go a lot more smooth. My overall experience was amazing from start to end. To my friends and family here in Las Vegas, I highly recommend the doctors here at Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery."
"Hi, my name is Ambrosio and I live in Las Vegas. I came to Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery for tooth extraction. The staff was so warm and friendly. Dr. Moody was very nice. He really listened to me and took care of me and very, very patient. The procedure was very smooth, and the recovery was outstanding. You have a beautiful, healthy smile. Feels great. I feel a lot better now and I feel confident. I highly recommend Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery to everyone."
"Hi, my name's Art and I'm from Las Vegas. I came to Canyon Oral and Facial Surgery to get a dental implant. When I first walked in, I felt very relaxed. Everyone made me feel very comfortable. I was very impressed. The staff has always been very friendly. My doctor was great. Actually, after talking to him for a few minutes, I felt like I was talking to a friend. I was very happy. The procedure went perfectly well. My recovery has been great. My confidence has gone up. I'm very happy. My overall experience with Canyon Oral and Facial Surgery has been awesome. I've been very impressed from start to finish. I would definitely recommend Canyon Oral and Facial Surgery to all my friends in Enterprise."
"Hi, my name is Alexis, I am from Las Vegas, and I had my wisdom teeth taken out by Dr. Falk. The staff here is super awesome. That’s probably why I felt so comfortable getting my wisdom teeth taken out. They make you feel like you’re super at-home, and they’re very friendly and inviting, and it’s a place that you feel really good walking into. Dr. Falk is an awesome doctor. He definitely made me feel super comfortable, and he’s very patient, and he made the process super smooth and easy. The procedure was way quicker than I expected. It was super smooth, and I’ve had no problems since. For my friends and family in Henderson, Summerlin, and Winchester, I highly recommend Canyon Oral Surgery."
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