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 ...

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 ...

Many canker sores develop on your cheek or the gums near your teeth, but it’s not uncommon for them to appear on the roof of your mouth, too. A common virus called the herpes simplex virus ...

“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 ...

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 ...