As a specialist is Periodontics and Oral Medicine, Dr Snyman specialises in the comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and management of oral diseases. These diseases may be found only in the mouth, or they might be systemic diseases which present in the mouth.
Oral disease management includes diagnostic biopsies, small excisions, prescription medication and other minor surgical interventions.
Dr Snyman utilises the latest oral medicine techniques to keep your mouth healthy and to prevent oral diseases.
Dr Snyman diagnoses and treats the following oral diseases:
We perform this examination to look for signs of oral cancer or potentially malignant disorders. The goal of oral cancer screening is to identify oral cancer early, when there is a greater chance for a cure. During consultation, we examine your mouth, and if necessary, we use additional tests to identify and diagnose abnormal lesions in your mouth.
Any problem that affects your mouth can make it hard to eat, drink, or even smile. Some common oral infections include bacterial, viral (Human Papillomavirus, Human Herpesvirus) or fungal (Candida) infections.
Autoimmune diseases are caused by an abnormal immune response to some trigger. Multiple autoimmune diseases can affect the oral cavity and the oral cavity may be the first site of presentation. Some of these include Lichen Planus, Pemphigus, Pemphigoid, Lupus erythematosus, Erythema multiforme and Sjogren’s syndrome. For comprehensive oral assessments, diagnosis and treatment, contact Dr Snyman.
