Oral Pathology

Oral pathology is the specialty of dentistry and pathology that addresses the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the teeth, gums, bones, joints, glands, skin, and muscles around your mouth.

Some of the most common examples of oral pathology include:

• Cleft palate or cleft lip
• Jaw misalignment
• Macroglossia (tongue enlargement)
• Periodontal disease
• Salivary gland disease
• Herpes simplex virus
• Mumps
• Burning mouth syndrome
• Oral cancer

If you notice any of the following conditions, contact our office to schedule an appointment.

• Chronic throat soreness or hoarseness
• Sores or lesions inside the mouth
• Red or white patches on the interior cheeks or tongue
• Excessive bleeding of mouth sores

Dr. Theodotou may take a biopsy and perform a full histopathological review to find and diagnose any abnormalities. Once he understands the cause of your oral health issue, he can develop a comprehensive treatment plan.