Question 1

what is a high palate?

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Arch in mouth roof: Imagine the roof of your mouth as an arch, higher in the middle than at the edges. A high palate arches up more than a lower palate allowing for more room to house your resting tongue.

Question 2

why my palate is itchy ?

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Do you smoke?: Smoking could  be a reason. There may be other causes as well. I recommend that you stop in and see your dentist.

Question 3

what is a vaulted palate?

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Roof of mouth: Vaulted palate is an anatomical description for a high arch in the roof of the mouth.  Severe cases diagnosed in children have been associated with a multitude of future problems ranging from crowded teeth to problems with speech, chewing and even sleep apnea.  If you suspect an issue, consult with your dentist and find out!

Question 4

what does a high palate mean?

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High palate: A high palate refers to the shape of the roof of the mouth. It indicates that the roof is very deep. This is usually associated with a narrow palate and mouth-breathing tendency.

Question 5

can the soft palate get inflamed?

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Absolutely: Just like most other parts of your mouth and body.

Question 6

really small bumps on my small palate?

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Minor salivary gland: These small bumps are most likely minor salivary glands that may have become a bit inflamed. As long as they are not painful, don't grow larger, and go away then you should be fine. If they persist have the area looked at by your dentist or an oral surgeon.

Question 7

how long till subungal exostosis heals?

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May need treatment: A subungual exostosis is a benign bony/cartilage prominence that develops under the nail, usually from pressure. If it is large enough or troublesome enough, then surgery may be the best way for it to "heal.".

Question 8

do palate expanders make the face wider?

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No: It will make the "u" shape of your upper jaw wider, but not change the appearance of your face.

Question 9

could anybody have a convex hard palate?

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Convex palate?: I have never seen or heard of a convex palate. One can have a bony protuberance known as a torus palatinus.

Question 10

how domyou identify herpes on the palate?

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Small blisters : Herpes generally erupts as white dots that raise clear fluid filled blisters that burst exposing white ulcers.

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