Oral Cancer Symptoms and Types To help diagnose oral cancer early, patients should perform routine self-exams and identify potential oral cancer symptoms. The earlier oral cancer symptoms are identified and diagnosed, the easier the treatment and the greater the chance of a cure. When oral cancers are discovered in an early stage of development, the… Read more »
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Oral, Head and Neck Pathology
Oral, Head and Neck Pathology Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMS) are the experts for diagnosing and surgically treating pathology of the head, neck and mouth. What Does Pathology Mean? Pathology represents any deviation from a healthy, normal condition. Pathology can mean a lot of different things, from tumors to cysts. Tumors can be benign or… Read more »
Why to Avoid Marijuana, Alcohol and Smoking Before Surgery
Why to Avoid Marijuana, Alcohol and Smoking Before Surgery Preparing for oral surgery involves following all the instructions of your oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS). These instructions may include changing certain lifestyle choices and habits that may affect overall health and surgical success. Avoiding marijuana, alcohol and smoking before oral and maxillofacial surgery plays an… Read more »