Change in the oral mucosa

The oral mucosa is exposed to many influences on a daily basis. Depending on the cause, changes to the oral mucosa can vary in appearance, color or surface texture and can include symptoms such as bad breath, bleeding gums, dry mouth, burning tongue or painful inflammation in the mouth.

Causes of a change in the oral mucosa

There are often simple reasons behind the changes, such as a harmless illness. A dry mouth can occur due to dehydration or nervousness, for example. However, it could also be an autoimmune disease or precancerous lesions (precancerous lesions) or a malignant cancer. Therefore, a change in the oral mucosa should always be clarified at an early stage. As a specialist practice for oral and maxillofacial surgery, we specialize in early detection and reliable diagnostics. We don’t leave you alone with the diagnosis – we work with you to develop a treatment that will make you symptom-free again. We will give you tips on how you can maintain a healthy mouth in the long term.