Dr. Jonathan Penchas DMD Midtown Dentistry - Prosthodontist
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In general, early signs of oral cancer usually occur in the form of lumps, patchy areas and lesions, or breaks, in the tissues of the mouth. In many cases, these abnormalities are not painful in the early stages, making even self-diagnosis difficult.
Talk to Dr. Penchas - your Houston dentist if you experience any of these oral cancer warning signs:
If a tumor is found, surgery will generally be required to remove it. Some facial disfigurement could also result.Radiation and chemotherapy are common treatments in facial cancer. They may be in addition to surgery, or alternative treatments.