During an oral surgery examination, our oral surgeons may run a finger beneath your tongue and feel for lumps along the tongue, lips, and cheeks. Some symptoms of oral cancer include lumps or bumps around the tongue and cheeks, difficulty swallowing, white or red sores, or unexplained weight loss. The dentist or oral surgeon may do a biopsy if they find something suspicious. Biopsies are done by taking a small tissue sample from a suspicious area, such as a sore or lump, and testing it in the lab. Getting a diagnosis of possible cancer as soon as possible is crucial because the sooner treatment begins, the better the chances of curing it. As soon as the test results are returned, your oral surgeon will discuss them with you and recommend seeing your primary care provider or an oncologist, depending on the outcome. Call Access Oral Surgery today to schedule an appointment for a Biopsy. Our online booking system is also available for booking your appointment.