{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-single-procedure-with-one-video-js","path":"/oral-pathology/","result":{"data":{"allProcedures":{"edges":[{"node":{"title":"oral-pathology","name":"Oral Pathology","subheading":"Detection, Treatment, and Prevention of Oral Cancer and Diseases","nameSingular":"Oral Pathology","youtube":"juKVE2HHl4Y","hearFromXPatientsBlurb":"","metaTitle":"Oral Pathology in Mount Pleasant, SC","metaDescription":"If an oral pathology is suspected, you should seek an evaluation with Dr. Barefoot at Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists South Carolina. We have an office conveniently located in Mount Pleasant, SC, and proudly serve the Charleston area.","mainPhotoPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/procedure-hero-desktop-oral-pathology","mainPhotoMobilePublicId":"OSSC/DEV/procedure-hero-mobile-oral-pathology","schemaPage":null,"body":"At Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists South Carolina, we have your oral health covered. <a href=\"/matthew-r-barefoot-dds-md/\" title=\"Meet your oral surgeon Dr. Barefoot\">Dr. Barefoot</a> is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who is trained to identify, diagnose, and surgically treat oral pathologies, including oral cancers. According to the <a href=\"https://oralcancerfoundation.org/\" title=\"View the official site for Oral Cancer Foundation\" target=\"_blank\">Oral Cancer Foundation</a>, the mortality rate is particularly high for oral cancers because the cancer is often discovered late in its development. Therefore, it is crucial to have a dental professional examine any suspected pathology in your mouth. \n\nYour mouth is one of your body's most important early warning systems. You should not ignore any suspicious lumps or sores in the lining of the inside of the mouth or anywhere on the lips, cheeks, palate, and gum tissue around the teeth, tongue, face, and/or neck. If you discover something that seems out of the ordinary, <a href=\"/contact-us-in-mount-pleasant-sc/\" title=\"Contact our office in Mount Pleasant, SC\">request an appointment</a> for an examination. Early treatment is crucial for a successful recovery. Although many changes to the mouth and surrounding areas will turn out to be harmless, more serious conditions like oral cancer should be ruled out as soon as possible. \n\n<h3>Signs and Symptoms of an Oral Pathology</h3>\n\nThe oral mucosa consists of the soft tissues of most of the mouth, including the gums, inside of the cheeks, hard palate, and tongue. When they are healthy, they are smooth and pink. An oral pathology may be present if you notice the following signs and symptoms:\n\n* Red or white patches in the mouth \n* Bleeding sores, or sores that fail to heal\n* Persistent swelling \n* Suspicious lumps, sores, or irregularities\n* Chronic sore throat or hoarseness \n* Difficulty chewing and/or swallowing\n* Chronic earache \n* Facial and/or oral pain without a clear cause \n\nIt’s a good idea to perform self-exams of your oral structures on a monthly basis so that you are familiar with how your mouth normally looks and feels. It is important to have a dental health professional evaluate any changes you may notice.\n\n<h3>Biopsy Procedures</h3>\n\n<a href=\"/matthew-r-barefoot-dds-md/\" title=\"Meet your oral surgeon Dr. Barefoot\">Dr. Barefoot</a> may perform a biopsy procedure in our office when you come in for an oral pathology evaluation. If needed, we will perform detailed <a href=\"/3d-imaging/\" title=\"Learn more about 3D imaging\">3D CBCT scans</a> during your consultation. We will also discuss your <a href=\"/anesthesia-options/\" title=\"Learn more about your anesthesia options\">anesthesia and sedation options</a> to ensure maximum comfort. A biopsy involves removing a small tissue sample to send to a lab for further examination. Dr. Barefoot can then discuss your next steps for treatment based on the results of the biopsy. \n\nIf you notice any abnormalities in and around your mouth, please <a href=\"/contact-us-in-mount-pleasant-sc/\" title=\"Contact our office in Mount Pleasant, SC\">contact</a> Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists South Carolina to schedule an appointment. Dr. Barefoot will perform an oral pathology screening and create a treatment plan based on his findings."}}]},"relatedReviews":{"nodes":[]},"allReviews":{"nodes":[{"title":"wisdom-teeth-removal-north-charleston-sc-carolyn","reviewerName":"Carolyn","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-carolyn-mom-of-wisdom-teeth--mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, my name is Carolyn, and I’m from Mount Pleasant, and I came to see Dr. Barefoot for my daughter’s extraction of her wisdom teeth. I was a little nervous before her procedure, but Dr. Barefoot and the staff certainly put our mind at ease. This office was great—wonderful staff, friendly. Dr. Barefoot is very knowledgeable in oral surgery, and he’s very nice. I had a great experience here and would highly recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"F"},{"title":"Heather","reviewerName":"Heather","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-heather-extraction-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"My name is Heather, I live in Johns Island, South Carolina, and I had dental implants placed with Dr. Barefoot. His staff is wonderful. The moment that you walk in the front door, the person sitting at the front desk always has a smile, always knows your name. After every surgical procedure with Dr. Barefoot, you’re provided with a written list of post-operative instructions. I followed all of these instructions, and I’m convinced that that’s why my procedures ended so successfully. I feel very confident. I can smile now. I no longer have the anxiety that I had before, and I know that if anything were to happen in the future, I know that I’ll figure it out with Dr. Barefoot and his staff. Overall, I’ve had an absolutely wonderful experience here with Dr. Barefoot and with his staff. I would, and I have, recommended him to several people.","gender":"F"},{"title":"Mike","reviewerName":"Mike","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-mike-extraction-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"My name is Mike, and I live on the Isle of Palms, and I had an extraction with Dr. Barefoot. I was referred by my family dentist. Dr. Barefoot and his staff were very, very accommodating to me. They explained everything verbatim, and I was surprised with how fast it went and how painless it was. It was very, very comfortable, and I had an excellent experience, and I would highly recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"M"},{"title":"dental-implants-charleston-sc-jennifer","reviewerName":"Jennifer","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-jennifer-extraction-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, I’m Jennifer from Charleston, South Carolina. I had an implant and an extraction from Dr. Barefoot. It’s a very welcoming environment. The staff makes you feel comfortable from the minute you walk in the door to the minute that they call and check on you after your procedure. I wasn’t nervous before I came in because of the awareness that they gave me for the procedure. We followed the doctor’s instructions. Recovery went very well, and I’m very satisfied with the results. I highly recommend Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Specialists of South Carolina.","gender":"F"},{"title":"dental-implants-hanahan-sc-marie","reviewerName":"Marie","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-marie-extraction-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"My name is Marie, I live in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and I’ve had teeth extracted and implants placed by Dr. Barefoot. Dr. Barefoot’s office is so inviting and warm. The entire staff is friendly and accommodating to anything you need. Dr. Barefoot is an excellent oral surgeon. Really, I didn’t feel pain at all. Everything fit beautifully, and I’ve had no problems eating, no problems speaking—I feel wonderful with it all over. To my friends and family in Hanahan and Goose Creek, I highly recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"F"},{"title":"Marshall","reviewerName":"Marshall","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-marshall-Frenectomy-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"3","year":"2020"},"quote":"I’m Marshall, I live in Mount Pleasant, and I had a frenectomy done with Dr. Barefoot. I needed a frenectomy because it was going to help keep my teeth straight. Before the procedure, he explained what they were going to be doing, so that helped me get a better understanding of it and be more calm about it. The staff was very welcoming. They all greeted me with smiles, and they made me feel comfortable. If you’re afraid, there’s not going to be any need to because they make you feel super calm about it. The surgery went well, and now my teeth are very straight. I had a great experience here, and I highly recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"M"},{"title":"oral-surgery-north-charleston-sc-mary","reviewerName":"Mary","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-mary-extraction-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, my name’s Mary, and I live in Charleston, South Carolina, and I had extractions with Dr. Barefoot. The office is really friendly here. I was really nervous before I came in, but they walked me through everything they were going to do, so I felt a lot better. The staff here is very easy to talk to and comforting. The procedure went really well, and my mouth isn’t crowded anymore, and my dentist says that my teeth look very straight. For my friends and family in North Charleston and Isle of Palms, I recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"F"},{"title":"wisdom-teeth-removal-charleston-sc-meredith","reviewerName":"Meredith","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-meredental-implantsth-wisdom-teeth--mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"I’m Meredith. I live in Mount Pleasant. I had my wisdom teeth removed with Dr. Barefoot. I love this practice. I felt extremely comfortable here. They were super friendly, and I just overall had a great experience. Dr. Barefoot did an amazing job with explaining. He definitely explained it well, so I understood what was going on. After the surgery, the recovery went great, and things are going well. I didn’t realize it’d be such a quick recovery. I had a great experience here, and I would one hundred percent recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"F"},{"title":"Ronnie","reviewerName":"Ronnie","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-ronnie-extraction-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, my name is Ronnie. I live in Awendaw. I came to see Dr. Barefoot for extractions and also implants. I was having pain in my teeth. Several of them were deteriorating, so of course, they had to be extracted and needed implants to replace them. Dr. Barefoot’s very professional. He explained all the procedures, and I was very happy with the outcome. The procedure was very successful. I love my implants. I have teeth again, so everything’s good. I highly recommend Oral Surgery Specialists of South Carolina.","gender":"M"},{"title":"dental-implants-north-charleston-sc-paulina","reviewerName":"Paulina","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-paulina-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, my name is Paulina. I’m from Mount Pleasant. I had implants done with Dr. Barefoot. The atmosphere is very friendly. Everything is very straightforward, and I felt very comfortable here from the beginning. Before the surgery, I was a little nervous. The staff made me feel much better. The staff here is very friendly and makes you feel like you’re almost at home. Dr. Barefoot is a very friendly person. He made me feel very comfortable. I would recommend him as a doctor. I had a very good experience here, and I would recommend Dr. Barefoot for sure.","gender":"F"},{"title":"oral-surgery-hanahan-sc-sally","reviewerName":"Sally","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-sally-extraction-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, I’m Sally. I live in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. I came to Dr. Barefoot’s office for an extraction. Dr. Barefoot is a great doctor, and I am very satisfied with the work that he did for me. The procedure went incredibly well. My recovery was so much easier than I ever dreamed it would be. I really had no pain, I just took it easy. I had a great experience here with Dr. Barefoot, and I would highly recommend him.","gender":"F"}]}},"pageContext":{"title":"oral-pathology","procedureName":["Oral Pathology"],"procedureNameNot":"Oral Pathology","searchHeading":"Oral Pathology Treatment for Oral Cancer and Disease","metaDescription":"If an oral pathology is suspected, you should seek an evaluation with Dr. Barefoot at Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists South Carolina. We have an office conveniently located in Mount Pleasant, SC, and proudly serve the Charleston area.","url":"/oral-pathology/","youtubeSchemasJson":[],"dateModified":"2021-11-04T22:41:59+00:00"}},"staticQueryHashes":["1455960862","289542747","2935755423","504262991"]}