one on each side. I have had them for years and have never given much thought to them. I have pretty good teeth and get my teeth cleaned regularly. The dentist has never said antthing about them. They must be normal. Does anyone know what they are? Do you likewise have them?
2007-02-25 15:55:11 · 12 answers · asked by T 1 in Health ➔ Dental
THE ACTUAL NAMES FOR THESE IS TORUS MANDIBULARIS.THIS IS PERFECTLY NORMAL AND SOME PEOPLE HAVE BIGGER ONES THAN OTHERS, AND SOME DON'T HAVE ANY. THIS IS NOT A SALIVARY GLAND DUCT WHICH IS SOFT AND IS UNDER THE FRONT OF THE TONGUE. IT'SALSO NOT AN ULCER AS THE SYMPTOMS ARE TOTALLY DIFFERENT.JUST TAKE CAREOF YOUR TEETH AND DON'T BE WORRIED ABOUT THESE.
2007-02-25 17:45:21 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Alrighty then. Now as long as the "bulges" are not on the tongue itself but around the gum line, below tooth area and the like, you may have what's termed as "tori", pronounced tore-eye. They are simply overgrowths of the mandibular bone (jawbone) and if you are seeing a dental professional regularly, and they have not mentioned anything about ulcers and such then that's what they may be. You should also be able to ring up your dental professional and ask them as they have your records and may be able to get back to you quickly with the truth you seek.
Best of luck in your search for answers.
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2007-02-25 17:12:16 · answer #2 · answered by Smittyb-003 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ummm I definitely know what ur talking about. They are really really hard and are on the bottom of ur mouth. I have no idea what they are but i have them too. They dont hurt or anything. I dont think it is a salivary gland cause its too huge and hard. I also dont think it is a ulcer because if so i drink a lot of vitamin every day and mine are really hard. I wish i could help you out. I dont think most of thoes other people know what ur talking about. Good Luck!!! And i hope its not bad for your case and mine.
2007-02-25 16:10:18 · answer #3 · answered by britt w 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
THE SMALL astounding FLAPS on the backside OF THE TONGUE ARE regular. THE problematical "BUMPS" ARE MANDIBULAR TORI. those are additionally regular. those TORI are no longer cutting-edge in each physique, and there is not any longer something incorrect WITH THAT. that is LIKE HAVING BLUE EYES OR BROWN HAIR. TORI ARE O.ok.
2016-09-29 22:13:17 · answer #4 · answered by doolin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is called a mandibular tori which is a part of your oral anatomy though not all people have that. one thing i would suggest is next time you visit your dentist show that to them and ask them what they say but i strongly believe its a tori
2007-02-25 18:32:56 · answer #5 · answered by smiley to the rescue 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they are little ulcer type things. i used to get them when i was stressed. and id prick them with a pin and clear puss came out. its nothing bad, its just a vitamin c defficiency or something. and you are probably stressed too. if you get worried, ask your doctor or go to the drug store. they will probably reccomend a vitamin replacement
2007-02-25 16:05:08 · answer #6 · answered by bundygrrrl 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Get a bag of them,you can make a charm bracelet.
2007-02-25 16:03:50 · answer #7 · answered by christian b 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
IGNORE ALL THE OTHER COMMENTS AND READ ONLY WHAT DR ALBERT WROTE...THATS THE CORRECT THING...
TORUS (SINGULAR) TORI PLURAL...
HARMLESS MOST PP HAVE THEM.
2007-02-25 22:33:49 · answer #8 · answered by LX 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course everyone has them - they are saliva ducts where the saliva comes from when you are eating ...They are one of the nice things we have . just be glad you have them and they are working .... God bless !
2007-02-25 16:07:00 · answer #9 · answered by newkirkb52 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If it's on the webbing of your tounge it's your salivary glad... mmmm spit!
2007-02-25 16:04:51 · answer #10 · answered by 0okie 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋