Biopsies

Biopsies

Oral biopsies can determine signs of cancer or diagnose other concerning issues in your mouth. If you have any abnormalities, the experts at Solomon Family Dentistry perform biopsies to identify your source of concern and get to the root cause. Call the location nearest you in Summerville or Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, or book your appointment online today.

If you or your dentist notice any unusual bumps or growths in your mouth, your provider removes a small sample (biopsy) of the affected tissue and sends it to a lab for further inspection. 

To perform an oral biopsy, your Solomon Family Dentistry provider takes a small tissue sample from your mouth. Once they have an accurate diagnosis, they can offer you a customized treatment plan if needed. 

Statistics show that an estimated 54,000 Americans will receive an oral cancer diagnosis this year. That’s why you want to find out if cancer cells reside in the abnormalities in your mouth. If your provider finds cancer cells, they can start your treatment plan right away.

If uncommon or out-of-the-ordinary symptoms appear on your lips or in your mouth, your dentist can perform a biopsy to rule out or confirm the presence of an oral disease.

You may need a biopsy if you notice:

  • Mouth lesions that won’t heal
  • Growths or bumps inside your mouth
  • Red or white patches on the inside of your cheeks, gums, or tongue
  • Loose permanent teeth
  • Consistent pain in your mouth, ear, or both
  • Pain when you swallow

If you have any of these symptoms, contact your provider for an appointment to get an accurate diagnosis right away. You can’t always detect oral cancer from symptoms alone. That’s why you should keep your annual, routine visits with your dentist to monitor the condition of your oral health.

When you take a proactive role in your oral health, you can lower your risk of oral complications. Your dentist recommends that you:

  • Brush your teeth and tongue at least twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush
  • Floss at least once a day
  • Don’t smoke cigarettes, cigars, or pipes
  • Don’t chew tobacco
  • Limit your alcohol intake

When you incorporate these practices into your lifestyle, you’re likely to maintain good oral health.

An oral biopsy gives you answers. If you have an oral issue that has a diagnosis requiring treatment, then your provider can implement an action plan quickly. However, if the biopsy rules out reasons for concern, then you can relax and not worry. 

If you have reason to believe that you might need an oral biopsy, call Solomon Family Dentistry or book your appointment online today.

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At Solomon Family Dentistry, accessible, quality, and affordable care are our top priority. We value affordability and the ability to be in-network with over 197+ insurances. Being open 6 days a week and late hours with easily accessible locations, we want to make the process as easy and accommodating as possible for you and your family.

We continuously learn, improve, and pride ourselves on having the best dental equipment and strategies for your little ones. You will notice our comfortable chairs and find that we are prepared with the most proven treatment strategies. At Solomon Kids, we allow for the children to demonstrate to us what they can tolerate in the chair, and we are always happy to work around their needs and ability to get the best dental work done.

#SOLOMONADVANTAGE

At Solomon Family Dentistry, accessible, quality, and affordable care are our top priority. We value affordability and the ability to be in-network with over 197+ insurances. Being open 6 days a week and late hours with easily accessible locations, we want to make the process as easy and accommodating as possible for you and your family.

We continuously learn, improve, and pride ourselves on having the best dental equipment and strategies for your little ones. You will notice our comfortable chairs and find that we are prepared with the most proven treatment strategies. At Solomon Kids, we allow for the children to demonstrate to us what they can tolerate in the chair, and we are always happy to work around their needs and ability to get the best dental work done.

#SOLOMONADVANTAGE

At Solomon Family Dentistry, accessible, quality, and affordable care are our top priority. We value affordability and the ability to be in-network with over 197+ insurances. Being open 6 days a week and late hours with easily accessible locations, we want to make the process as easy and accommodating as possible for you and your family.

We continuously learn, improve, and pride ourselves on having the best dental equipment and strategies for your little ones. You will notice our comfortable chairs and find that we are prepared with the most proven treatment strategies. At Solomon Kids, we allow for the children to demonstrate to us what they can tolerate in the chair, and we are always happy to work around their needs and ability to get the best dental work done.

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Fred Solomon, DMD

Frederick Solomon, DMD, is an experienced general dentist and founder of Solomon Family Dentistry, with five locations in Summerville and one in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. He is proud to be able to offer comprehensive oral health care to so many communities in South Carolina. 

Dr. Solomon started out with a small dentist office in Summerville, just off of Beauregard, which had two treatment operatories and one operatory for dental hygiene. Over the years, Dr. Solomon has expanded the practice, building a new office and moving down the highway off of Royal Road. His intention of starting a small practice to help the community has now progressed into a larger dentist office that reaches out to patients in the Summerville, Moncks Corner, Goose Creek, and surrounding areas.

Dr. Solomon graduated from St. Andrews High School and continued on to complete his undergrad studies at the University of Maryland. From there, he came back to Charleston to complete his education for dental school at MUSC and has resided here ever since. 

When not in the dentist’s office, Dr. Solomon enjoys spending time with his wife and family and picking up a good book for the occasional read.

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