A gum biopsy tests for abnormal or suspicious gum tissue. Your doctor may recommend it to help di…
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A gum biopsy tests for abnormal or suspicious gum tissue. Your doctor may recommend it to help diagnose:
1. A sore or lesion on your gum that lasts longer than two weeks 2. A white or red patch on your gum 3. ulcers on your gum 4. swelling of your gum that doesn’t go away 5. changes in your gums that cause loose teeth or dentures A 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 gum 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.
