For the past couple weeks I've felt a bump on the roof of my mouth, somewhat close to my right canine. Recently I've noticed it felt a little bony, like a tooth was coming through. I'm going to the orthodontist soon, but in the meantime, I have reason to believe that it's a palatal tori. What I want to know is considering it doesn't really need treatment, and assuming I won't need it removed, will it just stay there forever? Or will it eventually go away? Is it a recurring thing? Thanks.
2007-07-11 16:13:57 · 3 answers · asked by Angel 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Palatal torus can be left alone as long as they don't interfer with anything. For instance, if you needed to get a denture of some kind, then the torus can be left alone.
I find it strange that the torus would be so far forward. Usually they are closer to the back part of the hard palate, ie the smooth part up top, not the rough part (rugae) towards the front.
Just for info, if you start developing multiple bony growths, you may have Gardner's Syndrome.
2007-07-11 19:03:48 · answer #1 · answered by Dave F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tori are small ball-like bone formations that are normal and will be there for ever. most people don't need to have them removed, only if they cause major problems with your oral health. good luck with the orthodontist!
2007-07-11 16:20:28 · answer #2 · answered by RogueLeBeau 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HELLO,
A PALATAL TORUS IS AN ANOMALY IN SOME PEOPLE.
THERE IS NO NEED FOR ANY TREATMENT.
YOU'VE HAD THIS YOUR WHOLE LIFE AND THIS MAY BECOME BIGGER IN THE FUTURE, BUT MOST DON'T EVER CHANGE.
2007-07-11 19:04:37 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋