Oral Medicine
Oral medicine in Canada helps connect the dots between dental and medical care.
Some symptoms don’t start with a toothache. They start with a sore that won’t heal. A jaw that keeps locking. A burning sensation that wasn’t there before. Oral medicine specialists are trained to spot patterns, ask the right questions, and look beyond the obvious—especially when things don’t make sense at first glance.
They don’t just focus on teeth. They work with patients managing chronic health conditions, unexplained pain, or complex treatment needs. Their role is to bring clarity when oral symptoms point to something deeper, often collaborating with dentists, physicians, and other specialists.
More than dental. It’s medical, too.
Oral medicine focuses on diagnosing and managing diseases of the mouth, face, and jaw that don’t require surgery. That includes:
• Chronic ulcers or lesions
• Burning mouth syndrome or dry mouth
• Pain in the face, head, or jaw with no clear cause
• Oral side effects of cancer treatments
• Inflammation or infections related to systemic disease
• Tissue reactions to medications
These issues can be hard to diagnose—and even harder to live with. Oral medicine specialists take time to assess the full picture and find a path forward that supports your overall health.
A slower pace, a deeper look.
Appointments usually involve a detailed health history, a full oral exam, and a conversation about what you’ve been experiencing. The goal isn’t just to treat a symptom—it’s to figure out why it’s happening, and how best to manage it.
If needed, your dentist may refer you for imaging, lab tests, or even a biopsy. In many cases, the oral medicine specialist will coordinate care with your family doctor or other providers to ensure treatment plans are safe and aligned.
Your dental questions, answered.
When mouth symptoms don’t add up, oral medicine helps make sense of them.
If something’s been going on in your mouth and no one’s found the answer yet, it might be time to look deeper. Oral medicine bridges the gap between dental and medical care—so you’re not left guessing.