When Should You Consider Biopsying a Dark Spot Inside Your Mouth?

When Should You Consider Biopsying a Dark Spot Inside Your Mouth?
By: Bhavik Desai, DMD, PhD, Diplomate American Board of Oral Medicine Published on: 11/08/2025

While many pigmented spots are perfectly safe, some dark spots could signal a more serious problem. Learn when to get a dark spot biopsied.

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When Should You Consider Biopsying a Dark Spot Inside Your Mouth?