Archive for the ‘ Oral Pathology ’ Category

Oral cancer is often overlooked in everyday health conversations, yet its impact can be significant if not identified early. At Jay Platt DDS Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, screenings are an essential part of comprehensive oral care—not just for detecting disease, but for protecting long-term health and function. Unlike many conditions that cause obvious […]

Oral cancer and other cancers of the head and neck can grow in places that are hard to see on your own. These areas include the sides and underside of the tongue, the floor of the mouth, and the back of the throat.1 Because these cancers may not cause clear symptoms at first, finding them […]

AI Generaged image of a mandible that depicts multiple cysts on the lower jaw bone Jaw cysts are more common than you might think. These small, fluid-filled sacs can grow slowly in the bones of your mouth. Even though they are usually not dangerous, they can still cause problems with your teeth and jaw if […]

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a critical time to educate the public about a disease that is both serious and often overlooked.Oral cancer affects those of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, and ages. Early detection is crucial for increasing the chances of survival and long term prognosis. At Jay Platt DDS Oral Surgery and Dental Implant […]

  At Jay Platt DDS Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, we prioritize patient health by offering comprehensive oral cancer screenings. Oral cancer screenings are essential for catching signs of oral pathology early, significantly increasing survival rates and leading to better treatment outcomes. This blog delves into the benefits of early detection, the diagnostic process, […]

At Jay Platt, DDS Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest level of dental care, including preventive measures to ensure overall oral health. One critical aspect of preventive dental care is regular oral cancer screenings. Understanding the risk factors, recognizing the signs and symptoms, and knowing […]

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the importance of early detection and prevention of oral cancer. It is important to understand the role that oral surgeons play in detecting and preventing this condition.

Sores in the mouth, pain with chewing, bleeding gums, and sore throats can seem commonplace.  Between ulcers, fever blisters, oral infections, general illnesses, and the all-too-common periodontal disease, it can be difficult to determine when a sore or a symptom is more than just your run of the mill oral health issue.  But, with oral […]

Dentistry and oral health are admittedly full of big words  for common problems.  One word you may hear thrown around that sounds scary at times is osteonecrosis, particularly osteonecrosis of the jaw, or ONJ. What exactly is osteonecrosis?  Is it something you should be worried about or something that should be discussed with your dental […]

Did you know that mouth cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide? The sad truth is that oral cancers are more than twice as common in men as in women, and the fastest growing group of oral cancer patients are young, healthy, nonsmoking individuals. Now is the time to be proactive and get yourself […]