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Consultation of Mucocutaneous Lesions

Also called: Oral lesions, oral sores, candidiasis, canker sore, herpes simplex virus


Oral mucocutaneous lesions include chronic canker sores, herpes simplex virus, or any number of candidiasis infections. They are often the first sign of a systemic disease or of a person who is in an immunosuppressed state or a medication-induced lesion.

Oral mucosal lesions affect 27.9 percent of all adults and 10.3 percent of children.

Often caused by:

  • An immune response
  • Hepatitis-C
  • Diseases that suppress your body’s natural immune system

Lesions may temporarily go away and the gum line might start to recede. Contact your dentist immediately if any of these symptoms occur.

Treatment options include:

  • Topical medications
  • Medications applied with an adhesive patch
  • Adhesive tablets, gels, ointments, sprays, and rinses
  • Mouthguards

An oral medicine specialist discussing treatment options with a patient

Available Practices

The practices below offer this specialty care. Select a practice that best meets your budget and availability for appointments.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Faculty & Resident Clinic

We offer surgical services for those who need removal of teeth, replacement of teeth with dental implants, correction of their bites and facial cosmetic surgery. Top services: dental implants, TMJ (jaw joint) treatment, wisdom teeth removal, extractions, bone grafts and cleft lip and palate treatment.

Average Cost: Fees average 60% of the cost of private practice

Appointment Time: Slightly longer than private practice

Education: Graduate dentists completing advanced training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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Oral Medicine

Our clinic helps with medical issues of the soft tissue of the mouth. Top services: Treatment of canker sores, oral lesions, Candidiasis and Sjogren's Syndrome.

Average Cost: Equal to private practice

Appointment Time: Equal to private practice

Education: Specialists who also teach at the School of Dentistry

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UT Health San Antonio<br />
Dentistry 8210 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, TX 78229

UT Health San Antonio
Dentistry

8210 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229

210-450-3700

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