When the roof of your mouth hurts temporarily, its no biggie.
But if its persistent pain?
That could be your bodys way of telling you something more is happening.
We also discuss treatment options for roof-of-mouth irritation and when to see a dentist.
What causes the roof of your mouth to hurt?
Evenstresscan set them off.
orthodontist and founder ofSkin to Smile
And they can be pretty painful.
There are a lot of nerve endings on the roof of the mouth, says Dr. Gonchar.
Meaning, youll feel more pain in this area.
Othersymptomsyou might experience include itching, burning, or tingling a day or so before the blisters form.
Theres not much you’ve got the option to do for mouth burns except wait it out.
Additionally, avoid acidic and spicy foods that can further irritate the injury, Dr. Gonchar adds.
The best treatment for this injury is to identify the cause of the problem, Dr. Gonchar says.
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More specifically, it can trigger inflammation and increased sensitivity to that area.
orthodontist and founder ofSkin to Smile
Though theyre harmless, they can be very uncomfortable due to their bulky sizes, Dr. Gonchar says.
She says additional symptoms may include things like:
Could it ever mean oral cancer?
In some cases, yes, roof-of-mouth pain can mean oral cancer, per Dr. Gonchar.
But not all oral cancers present with pain, Dr. Gonchar says.
Some people may instead just experience swelling or a change in the color of their palate tissue.
How to get rid of roof-of-mouth pain
Usually, palate pain is temporary.
In fact, you should see a dentist foranychanges on the roof of your mouth, she says.
Even if its painless, including swelling and tissue irritation.
So, its better to get checked out.
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