Oral Lesions and Cancer
Early detection of oral lesions and cancer is essential for effective treatment and improved outcomes. At Picasso Dental Studio, our expert team compromising of the best dentists provides comprehensive oral cancer screenings and autoimmune oral conditions . Using advanced techniques, we identify potential issues early, ensuring proactive care to maintain your optimal oral health.
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Understanding Oral Lesions and Cancer
Oral cancer can develop in the lips, gums, tongue, inner cheeks, palate, or mouth floor. Early detection is crucial for effective treatment and improved outcomes.
Common precancerous like oral leukoplakia, oral submucus fibrosis and autoimmune oral lesions(desquamative gingivitis) include lichen planus, pemphigus, and pemphigoid respectively.
If you’re experiencing burning sensations in the gums, tongue, or cheeks, or notice ulcerations, persistent blisters, or lesions on the palate, these may be warning signs. At Picasso Dental Studio, we offer expert oral screenings and diagnostic care to identify and manage such conditions early.
Oral Lichen Planus
Oral Mocous Membrane
Oral cancer
Oral ulcer
Risk Factors
Tobacco Use: Smoking or chewing tobacco significantly increases the risk.
Alcohol Consumption: Excessive alcohol use compounds the danger.
HPV Infection: Certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV) can lead to oral cancer.
Prolonged Sun Exposure: Particularly linked to lip cancer.
Poor Diet: A diet low in fruits and vegetables.
Prevention of Oral Cancer
• Avoiding tobacco products and excessive alcohol consumption.
• Practicing good sun protection, including the use of lip balms with SPF.
• Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables for essential nutrients.
• Vaccination against HPV.
• Scheduling routine dental exams for early detection of abnormalities.
Treatment Options for Oral Cancer
Mouth cancer treatment involves a multidisciplinary approach, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy. The treatment plan is tailored based on the cancer’s stage, location, and type. Early detection ensures better outcomes.
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Treatments
- Removal of the tumor and surrounding healthy tissue.
- For advanced cases, removal of parts of the jawbone, tongue, or lymph nodes may be necessary.
- Reconstructive Surgery: Post-surgery, reconstructive procedures help restore functionality for eating and speaking.
- High-energy beams like X-rays or protons target and destroy cancer cells.
- Often combined with surgery for better outcomes or used independently for early-stage cancers.
- Side Effects: Dry mouth, tooth decay, and potential damage to the jawbone.
- Drugs that kill cancer cells, often used alongside radiation therapy.
- Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, and hair loss.
- Boosts the immune system’s ability to identify and destroy cancer cells.
- Typically reserved for advanced or treatment-resistant cases.
- Targets specific proteins or genes that fuel cancer cell growth.
- Can be used independently or with chemotherapy and radiation.
