How do I know if I need surgery for OSMF?

You may need surgery for Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) if your mouth opening is severely restricted and chewing, speaking or eating has become difficult. Warning signs include tightness inside the cheeks, thick fibrous bands and reduced mouth movement. If medicines, injections and mouth-opening exercises are not helping enough, oral submucous fibrosis surgical treatment may be recommended. An oral cancer specialist will examine your mouth and measure the opening first. Not every patient needs surgery, so early diagnosis and proper oral submucous fibrosis treatment are important. Learn more about oral submucous fibrosis treatment: https://www.drsmitoralcancer.com/oral-submucous-fibrosis-treatment/