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Do you suffer from mouth ulcers? Find out more about the investigation and treatment options for mouth ulcers.
It is looking at and sometimes carrying out a biopsy of ulcers and abnormal patches of the skin inside the mouth.
By sending some of the abnormal skin to be looked at underneath the microscope. We can then tell what it is, advise whether any further treatment is necessary, or whether all of the abnormality has been removed.
The benefits are that a diagnosis is reached and further treatment can be planned.
Investigation and biopsy of problems with the skin inside the mouth are usually carried out under local anaesthetic and are safe. Dissolving stitches are usually used and there wouldn't usually be any significant side effects apart from a sore mouth for a few days.
Costs may be covered by most medical insurance policies, but please check with your insurer first. If you are paying for your own treatment the cost of the operation will be explained and confirmed in writing when you book the operation. Ask the hospital for a quote beforehand, and ensure that this includes the surgeon's fee, the anaesthetist's fee and the hospital charge for your procedure.
Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
BDS, MBBS, MRCSEd, FFDRCSI(OSOM), FRCSEd(OMFS)
The Beardwood Hospital 1 more The Alexandra Hospital
Consultant Oral, Maxillofacial and Facial Plastic Surgeon
BChD, MBChB, MFDS, FRCS(OMFS), PGDipClinEd
The Beaumont Hospital
Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
BDS, MBBCh, FDSRCS (Eng), FRCS (OMFS)
The Sloane Hospital
Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
BDS, FDSRCS, MBBS, FRCS, FRCS (OMFS)
The Chiltern Hospital
Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
BDS FDSRCS MBChB FRCS FRCS(OMFS) Cert Clin Ed
The Meriden Hospital
Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
BDS, MBBS (Hons), FDS, FRCS (MaxilloFacial)
The Saxon Clinic 1 more Three Shires Hospital