Oral Biopsy

An oral biopsy is a procedure that removes a small piece of abnormal tissue from your mouth. This tissue is then sent to a pathologist who determines what it is, which helps determine the needed treatment. A biopsy is recommended for any lesion that has been present for a long period of time with no known cause, a lesion that persists despite treatment or the removal of local irritants, or a lesion that interferes with speaking or swallowing.

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Dr. Oakley will make sure you are numb during the procedure and you will leave with 1-2 dissolving stitches in your mouth. A follow up appointment is scheduled to observe healing and discuss the results and whether further treatment is necessary.