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The lining of the mouth, or oral mucosa, is normally a smooth, healthy pink color. But when you experience changes in the appearance of the soft tissue, your mouth may require medical attention.
While many oral lesions are not serious, the following alterations or lesions can be signs of a more aggressive pathologic process or cancerous growth:
- Reddish or whitish patches in the mouth
- A sore that continuously bleeds and does not heal properly
- A lump or thickening of the skin lining the inside of the mouth
- A chronic sore throat, hoarseness, or earache
- Regular difficulty chewing or swallowing
- Oral or facial pain without an obvious cause
After Dr. Kunkel assesses your health history and performs a thorough oral exam, he may recommend a biopsy. A biopsy is a simple procedure that typically only requires the use of local anesthesia, which just numbs the specific biopsy site. The sample is sent to a pathologist who examines the tissue under a microscope to confirm a diagnosis. This will help your surgeon determine if any additional treatment is necessary.
In addition to skin lesions and mucosa lining the oral cavity, there is also hard tissue pathology, which are pathological lesions that may affect the jaw bones or teeth. Tumors or cysts are growths that fall in the hard tissue pathology category. Tumors are solid in nature, while cysts are fluid-filled sacks that expand like a balloon within the jaw bone. While tumors and cysts in the jaw bones are most commonly benign, they can be extremely destructive to the region they are located. They have a tendency to grow and expand within the jaw, causing significant problems if left untreated.
Please schedule a consultation with Dr. Kunkel at Pikes Peak Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center if you suspect you may be experiencing a pathological process. He will thoroughly examine your mouth to detect the presence of infection or disease and develop a personalized treatment plan to restore your oral health.
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My name is Chris Mussone, DDS, and my practice name is my name: Christopher Mussone, DDS, Family Dentist. I refer to Dr. Kunkel because I have a lot of confidence in him. I feel that when I send patients his way that they're going to come back happy. I send patients over here most often for implants and extractions. So when I send Dr. Kunkel patients, they’re patients that I see generally for life. So, I trust him to treat my patients the way I would want them treated in my office. When my patients come back to me, they generally feel that Dr. Kunkel’s office has treated them well and that he has followed up in an appropriate manner, and they’ve had no problems.
- Dr. Mussone
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When choosing an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in the Colorado Springs area, we know that patients want to find an oral surgeon and surgical team that they feel comfortable with and trust to provide extraordinary care.
Dr. Michael Kunkel and his experienced surgical and office staff are a knowledgeable and compassionate group of individuals who want to provide you with an outstanding experience in our office. Our entire team works together to ensure that every patient receives optimal results following surgery.
They are ready to answer your questions regarding appointment preparation, treatment, office policies, and coordination of care with your regular restorative dentist.
Our office utilizes a state-of-the-art surgical suite, digital imaging, and houses full instrument sterilization facilities to ensure our patient’s safety during every procedure. We use the latest surgical techniques and materials to provide our patients with the highest standard of care.
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