ORAL MEDICINE - CANCER SCREENING - BIOPSIES

Oral Care for Medically Compromised Patients

Patients who have medical conditions may be required to receive dental care from a specialist such as periodontist. Dr. Fernandez trainned at two of the nations leading hospitals and has extensive experience in the treatment of systemically compromised patients. 

Dr. Fernandez often provides oral health care to patients with:

• Heart conditions

• Organ transplants

• Immuno-compromised health issues

• Cancer, during chemotherapy or radiation treatments

• Surgical defects due to cancer removal

Oral Biopsy

What is an oral biopsy test used for?

An oral biopsy tests for abnormal or suspicious tissue in the mouth. Your doctor may recommend it to help diagnose:

• a sore or lesion in your mouth that lasts longer than two weeks

• a white or red patch in your mouth

• ulcers in your mouth

• swelling of your gums that doesn’t go away

• changes in your gums that cause loose teeth or dentures gum biopsy can also be used along with imaging tests to reveal the stage of existing gum cancer. Imaging tests include X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans.

The information from the oral biopsy, along with the findings of imaging tests, can help your doctor diagnose gum cancer as early as possible. An earlier diagnosis means less scarring from removal of tumors and a higher rate of survival.