Oral Cysts & Tumors

Oral cysts and tumors are relatively rare growths or lesions that develop in the jawbone or the soft tissues in the mouth and face. Jaw tumors and cysts, sometimes referred to as odontogenic or nonodontogenic, depending on their origin and can vary greatly in size and severity. These growths are usually noncancerous (benign), but they can be aggressive and expand, displace or destroy the surrounding bone, tissue and teeth.

Treatment options for jaw tumors and cysts vary, depending on the type of growth or lesion you have, the stage of growth, and your symptoms.  Jaw tumors and cysts generally involve surgical care. In some cases, treatment may be medical therapy or a combination of surgery and medical therapy.