Oral Pathology
Identify & Manage Oral Disease
If you notice an abnormality in your mouth's lining, on your tongue, or in your jaw, you should seek an evaluation by an oral surgeon for diagnosis and treatment.
Our team at Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock can assist you with oral pathology screenings or treatments to maintain your smile. Oral pathology is the diagnosis and corresponding treatment of any diseases that occur in your mouth.
It is important to be conscious of any symptoms that arise in your mouth — the earlier a pathological process is caught, the easier it is to treat. If you or your dentist notice any changes in the lining of your mouth, our oral surgeon, Dr. Robert B. Ioppolo, is more than happy to give a second opinion. A few of the warning signs of a potential oral disease include:
- Mouth sores that bleed and do not heal on their own
- Swelling that and does not go down
- Reddish or whitish patches on your tongue, cheeks, or the lining of your mouth
- A persistent sore throat or extreme difficulty swallowing
Types of Oral Diseases
An oral examination will help you determine whether your condition should be treated right away. Some of the most common oral diseases that Dr. Ioppolo treats are listed below:
- Cysts or ulcers
- Oral cancer
- Tumors
- Salivary gland disease
- Bacterial, fungal, and viral infections
Types of Anesthesia
Depending on your procedure, you will receive one of the following forms of anesthesia to ensure your comfort.
Oral Pathology Treatments in Lubbock, TX
Treatment for oral diseases varies depending on the patient’s condition. If you come in for an oral exam or biopsy, Dr. Ioppolo will go over your results with you before helping you decide on a treatment plan. To learn more about oral pathology screenings and treatment at our practice, give our office in Lubbock, TX, a call. One of our staff members will be happy to help you.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Oral Pathology and other procedures.
"I came to see Dr. Ioppolo to have my wisdom teeth removed. The office is very friendly. There's a nice atmosphere going on, and everyone is very helpful. Dr. Ioppolo is wonderful. He has a great manner, he's very kind, and he puts you at ease."
"Everybody at this office is very sweet and very accommodating. They walk you through the whole process before it happens, so you don’t feel like you’re being hit out of left field with something. Dr. Ioppolo is very endearing. He just makes you feel comfortable with what to expect."
"This office is very welcoming. The staff is really friendly. It’s like coming home. When you hire Dr. Ioppolo as your doctor, you’re not only hiring a great doctor, you’re actually going with a friend—a trusted person. I was impressed."
"The first time I met Dr. Ioppolo, I was very impressed and fell in love with him right away. I wanted to be his grandmother forever. Yet, it was a little nerve-racking, and one of the nurses sat there and patted my hands through the whole ordeal, and I think I was as comfortable as I could have been anywhere. The staff is wonderful."
"The staff was great — very friendly, very helpful. Dr. Ioppolo was great, put my mind at ease. The procedure was actually really smooth. We had an appointment within a week of actually coming in the first time, which was fantastic."
"I came to see Dr. Ioppolo because I needed my wisdom teeth removed. Dr. Ioppolo is a great guy. He’s very meticulous in what he does, and so that’s the person you want doing your surgery when you have a surgery done like this. So, you could tell that from the moment we had our initial meeting that he was going to take care of things and make sure things were done right."
"When I came in for my procedure, it probably took longer to just get set up, having the gas and all that. As far as the procedure goes, he came in, and within five seconds, he was gone. It was super fast. I highly recommend Dr. Ioppolo and his staff because they are very wonderful and great people, and they make the process completely painless, and it was a very easy thing."
"I had a wisdom teeth extraction, and Dr. Ioppolo was my doctor, and then we put in an implant. When I first met Dr. Ioppolo, he was very soothing. He was a great guy, first off. He explained front to back what was going to happen."
"This is just a good place to come. Very comfortable setting. All the employees act like they’re your brother or your sister. Very friendly, very accommodating. Dr. Ioppolo is very congenial, very thorough with his work, very professional with his work. He’s very compassionate, and he makes you feel at ease about what’s fixing to happen."
Outstanding Oral Surgery Services Driven By Faith and Expertise
At Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock, we are dedicated to restoring optimal oral health through a variety of oral surgery procedures. Through our work, we serve our God-given purpose of serving our incredible community. When you walk into our practice, you are not just a patient—you’re a welcome member of our family who will leave here with a better and more beautiful smile. We look forward to welcoming you soon.