Oral Pathology Services in Scottsdale & Avondale, AZ

Oral Pathology in Scottsdale & Avondale, AZ

Oral Pathology

Guyette Facial & Oral Surgery Center | Scottsdale, Phoenix, Avondale, AZ

Guyette Facial & Oral Surgery, Scottsdale, AZ
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The inside of the mouth is normally lined with a special type of skin (mucosa) that is smooth and coral pink in color. Any alteration in this appearance could be a warning sign of a pathological process. The most serious of these is oral cancer.

 

As board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Dr. Robert Guyette, Dr. Olga Smutko and the team at Guyette Facial & Oral Surgery Center understand the importance of early detection of any pathology.

 

Read our patient reviews and contact us to schedule an appointment – 602-661-0438.

The following conditions indicate a possible pathologic process or cancerous growth:

  • Reddish patches (erythroplasia) or whitish patches (leukoplakia) in the mouth
  • A sore that fails to heal and bleeds easily
  • A lump or thickening of the skin lining on the inside of the mouth
  • A chronic sore throat or hoarseness
  • Difficulty in chewing or swallowing
  • Swelling or any change in normal sensation or function of the oral structures

These changes can be detected on the lips, cheeks, palate, gum tissue around the teeth, tongue, face, and/or neck. Pain does not always occur with pathology and, curiously, is not initially associated with oral cancer. However, any patient with facial or oral pain without an obvious cause or reason, may also be at risk for oral cancer.

Oral Cancer Screening

We recommend performing an oral cancer self-examination monthly. Remember, your mouth is one of your body’s most important warning systems. Do not ignore suspicious lumps or sores. If you feel that you or someone you know has any of these symptoms, or if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office so we may be of assistance to you.

Lesions of the Lips, Tongue, Palate, and Cheeks

  • White Lesions
  • Red Lesions
  • Pigmented Lesions
  • Cancers

Cysts and Tumors of the Jaw

  • Benign Cysts
  • Benign Tumors
  • Malignancy

Salivary Gland Disease

  • Stones
  • Tumors
  • Systemic Disease

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I want to thank you for doing such an excellent job on my surgery. Your staff was very helpful to me and so wonderfully polite. I am happy that you are the person who did my surgery and I am happy to recommend you to anyone!"*
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"Dr. Guyette's office always makes the patient feel very personal and important. The level of skill, attention to detail, thorough professionalism can't be beat. They have my 100% endorsement!"*
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Lina R.
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"I want to thank you and your staff for giving me such good care recently when I had to have a tooth extracted. I don’t think I have ever been in and out of an oral surgeon’s office in such a timely manner. Thank you for taking good care of me. You are an awesome surgeon."*
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"On the night of my procedure, Dr. Guyette called me to see how I was feeling. I thought that was magnificent and it was greatly appreciated! I felt very cared for!"*
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"Thank you for the care and tenderness you have extended to me through my journey with you. Please know how much I appreciate all of you!"*
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"Dear Dr. Guyette and Staff: Thank you so much for your kind, thoughtful, and professional care. It has meant so much to me. You guys rock! You really do!"*
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"I had jaw corrective Surgery for an under bite. I chose Dr. Guyette and the Facial and Oral Surgery center to have my procedure done after going through several other qualified doctors. His expertise in the industry and great team make everything worth while."*
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"Dr. Guyette Is THE BEST he put my face back to perfect after a shattered lower orbital wall 30 years ago and scent he's keep me beautiful and young with my face and my smile, Thanks to him and all of you, hope to see you soon."*
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"The most considerate and caring surgeon I have ever met. I had a cancerous tumor removed from my tongue. The early detection and precision removal allowed me to avoid chemo and radiation treatment."*
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"Entire staff at Guyette Surgery Center in the Avondale Az. location are fabulous. I would recommend them to everyone."*
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"I recently was a patient of Dr. Guyette and I had a great experience. I found him to be very knowledgeable, kind and had a great bedside manner."*
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"Guyette Medi-Spa is where I go to get pampered. Dr. Guyette's treatments are amazing, and Toni's facials are the best. I love her sense of humor and the special touches in every visit. And I get many compliments on the results. That makes my day."*
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"I recently needed to have my wisdom teeth pulled and I chose to use Guyette Facial and Oral Surgery Center to have to the work done as they came very highly recommended from a friend."*

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