Monday, November 16, 2009

I burned the roof of my mouth about a month ago. It's healing...a little sensitive but it's HARD like a tooth

When I tapped directly on the hard part, there is NO FEELING at all...out of curiosity I pushed my nail on it and there was no dent, no pain (until it slid off and pushed onto the softer part) what does this mean? Iv burned my mouth before and this has never happened

I burned the roof of my mouth about a month ago. It's healing...a little sensitive but it's HARD like a tooth
That hard part may be your palatal torus, which is normal. It's a boney protruberance on your palate, and really doesn't do any harm. The only reason you would need to have it removed would be if it was in the the way of dentures.





Here's a link with more info:


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torus_palat...
Reply:Home Care:


Mouth sores generally last 10 to 14 days, even if you don't do anything. They sometimes last up to 6 weeks. The following steps can make you feel better:





Gargle with cool water or eat popsicles. This is particularly helpful if you have a mouth burn.


Avoid hot beverages and foods, spicy and salty foods, and citrus.


Take pain relievers like acetaminophen.





Call your doctor if:





The sore begins soon after you start a new medication


You have large white patches on the roof of your mouth or your tongue (this may be thrush or another type of lesion)


Your mouth sore lasts longer than 2 weeks


You are immunocompromised (for example, from HIV or cancer)


You have other symptoms like fever, skin rash, drooling, or difficulty swallowing


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