In more advanced cases, a root canal or tooth extraction may be necessary to fully eliminate the infection. Dr. Ross explains ...

Viral infections-specifically herpes simplex virus (HSV)-can cause painful blisters or lesions on the roof of the mouth, says Karen Man, DDS, Chief Dental Officer of SmileGrove Dental. The virus ...

Injury to the tissue on the roof of the mouth can lead to a bump forming. This type of bump may result from: puncture wounds cuts damage to the mouth from tobacco use accidents from dental work ...

When your child sucks their thumb, the thumb puts pressure on the roof of their mouth and changes how it's shaped.‌ Thumb sucking is a smaller concern for baby teeth. It has a more serious ...

When your mouth lacks saliva, you can develop a “variety of dental problems including pain and discomfort” in the roof of your mouth, says Dr. Gonchar. More specifically, it can trigger ...

cleft palate: a split or opening in the roof of the mouth. composite resin filling: tooth-colored restorative material composed of plastic with small glass or ceramic particles; usually "cured" or ...

“Mouth cancer is often detected at a late stage because people don’t recognize the early symptoms,” said Nina Gonzero, oral specialist at Avangart Dental Clinic in Istanbul. “We urge ...

Red spots on the roof of the mouth can be irritating ... dentures that no longer fit properly the edge of a broken tooth uneven dental fillings or broken crowns or bridges sensitivity or allergic ...

Healthy teeth and gums are important to living well ... You can check that the tongue, cheeks, gums and the roof of the mouth all look a normal, healthy colour. Seek help from a dentist or a health ...

Pandora Dewan is a Senior Science Reporter at Newsweek based in London, UK. Her focus is reporting on science, health and technology. Pandora joined Newsweek in 2022 and previously worked as the ...