Oral Pathology
Identify & Manage Oral Disease
Oral pathology refers to any change from a normal, healthy condition and includes everything from a lesion or a growth to cancer. Any changes in the health of your mouth or jaws require an immediate evaluation.
Diseases or infections affecting the mouth, jaws, or related structures are referred to as oral pathology. Oral pathologies can range from a simple canker sore to a much more serious disease, such as oral cancer. Dr. Nedbalski and Dr. Luter are specially trained to identify and treat oral pathologies and can form a treatment plan to get your oral health back on track.
The mucosa is the lining of the mouth that, when healthy, is smooth and coral pink in color. Any changes to the mucosa should be addressed with a dental health professional, like an experienced oral surgeon, as soon as possible. Pathological processes that are caught early are often treated more easily.
Signs of Oral Cancer and Disease
Call our practice if you notice any changes to your mouth, including:
- Bleeding sores, or sores that fail to heal
- Persistent or recurrent swelling
- Red or white patches on the gums, tongue, or cheeks
- Lump in the mouth or neck
- A chronic sore throat or persistent hoarseness
- An earache that won’t go away
- Pain with no identifiable cause
For your oral health, it is strongly recommended to attend regular checkups. Many oral pathologies do not have pain or other associated symptoms in their early stages. If you notice something that is unusual for your tongue, tonsils, salivary glands, cheeks, lips, palate, or gums, we encourage you to call Boulder Oral Surgery for prompt evaluation.
Treating Oral Pathology
When you come to Boulder Oral Surgery with a suspected oral pathology, a biopsy of the area in question may be taken. A biopsy usually involves taking a small tissue sample that a pathologist will examine for diagnosis. Your oral surgeon can then proceed with the appropriate course of treatment based on the diagnosis.
Many changes that occur in and around the mouth are not serious but should be evaluated by an experienced oral surgeon, such as Dr. Nedbalski or Dr. Luter, to rule out a more serious condition. If you notice any changes to your oral and maxillofacial area, please contact our practice for an appointment. We will make every effort to see you as soon as possible.
Types of Anesthesia
Boulder Oral Surgery performs a wide scope of oral surgery procedures and offers many types of anesthesia for the comfort and safety of our patients. The anesthesia used for your procedure will be selected by your oral surgeon. Your health history, personal preference, and unique treatment plan will all be considered when deciding which anesthesia is right for you.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Oral Pathology and other procedures.
"Dr. Nedbalski is an excellent surgeon. I felt very comfortable allowing him to do this procedure. The procedure was easier to heal from than I expected it to be. My overall experience at Boulder Oral Surgery was very positive. "
"Well, in my original consultation, Dr. Nedbalski walked me through the entire procedure. He explained everything he was going to do, so it really put my mind at ease. He’s a very caring, competent oral surgeon. My overall experience at Boulder Oral Surgery was really good. "
"My experience was wonderful. Dr. Nedbalski took the time to explain the procedure, and the procedure was very smooth. This procedure was life-changing! "
"The procedures for each one of my children was really fast. The team was really good—clearly extremely experienced and very reassuring about what the process would look like. "
"he staff was incredibly friendly and comforting. Dr. Luter was very professional. He was kind. He made me feel at ease. He explained everything that he was going to do. "
"The staff here was absolutely excellent. They went above and beyond to let me know the process. Dr. Chai is one of the funniest people I have ever met. He completely put me at ease and he talked me through the entire process. It went incredibly well."
"Dr. Nedbalski is a really nice guy—he has always a smile, he always explains things. I always like him because he has such a warm personality, and you know he’s going to do good work. The procedure I went through was just fine. Recovery was good."
"The office is really warm and inviting, and I had previously had experience there with one of my children, and the people are very friendly. I am really happy with my results. It went well and healed well. "
"Dr. Nedbalski explains them to me very easily, very quickly, and he was very gentle and very kind. Dr. Nedbalski's team is absolutely amazing, and each one knows what they're supposed to do, and they do it well. My experience here was life-changing. "
Building Better Smiles For Boulder
At Boulder Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, our goal is to bring you the best smile possible through exceptional oral surgery services tailored to meet your unique needs. From your first appointment to well after your procedure, we are here to support you on your journey to optimal oral health. We encourage you to reach out to our office to schedule a consultation and discover the life-changing power of oral surgery.