2006-09-28 17:13:47 · 5 answers · asked by Todd H 2 in Health ➔ Dental
As Dr Sam correctly says above, they are called palatal rugae (pronounced ROO-GAY).
I don't have a researched answer, but my guess is that it helps break up the food during eating when your tongue crushes food against the roof of your mouth.
2006-09-28 23:44:50 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Matt W (Australia) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have ridges..and they are sexy..
It is an inside massage parlor for your toungue to stretch
2006-09-28 17:28:39 · answer #2 · answered by tootiedd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are "rugae" and they are probably there for added padding and insulation. I'm sure someone will give you a more scientific explanation, but this makes sense to me.
2006-09-28 17:16:03 · answer #3 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"roof ridges"
2006-09-28 17:16:49 · answer #4 · answered by asdfjkl; 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beacuse God made us that way. tell your little ones that to each and every cuestion that they ask lol. "mom, are you able to help me with my homework" your reply, "Beacuse God made us that way" LOL.
2016-12-06 08:46:07 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋