Question 1

how to tell if i have a normal hard palate?

Accepted Answer

Several ways: Seeing a dentist  asap is best way... But if you wanna  see for comparison, and know if your palatial bony structures are normal vs. Being bumpy and crowded, then  take a picture of ur palate and then google for picture of a normal hard palate. If you have a lesion or issue on the soft tissue/gums of ur palate then the only safe way is seeing a dentist.

Question 2

is it normal for the hard palate to be paleish whitish in color. i just looked at it and noticed that it was last night, but it may have been this way?

Accepted Answer

Palate: It depends if you are taking about the whole palate or a localized lesion. You may benefit from an examination by a board certified otolaryngologist.

Question 3

what should the hard palate feel like, when i run my finger down it feels just a tiny higher than the left and right and i cant tell if thats normal or im overreacting?

Accepted Answer

Overreacting: We are not exactly symmetric. Variation from one side to the other is the norm rather than the exception. However, it is impossible to virtually determine if this is normal variation or pathology. Go see an expert with over 10'000 hours of formal training and years of experience, your Dentist.

Question 4

tiny hole at roof of mouth where hard palate ends, and soft palate begins. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Check hole in palate: It's not normal to have an actual hole in your palate. Check with your dentist or ENT to check area and possible communication with nasal area.

Question 5

is your hard palate(roof of mouth) supposed to be smooth? mine is a little bumpy/bony and im not sure if that is normal or not.

Accepted Answer

Anatomy: There are many normal  irregularities on the surface mucosal tissues covering the boney hard palate. For example, Google rugae. But abnormal lesions ae possible. When you go for your regular Dental appointments does your Dentist mention anything out of the ordinary? Without being able to see, touch, x-ray your palate, best suggestion is see Thor Dentist for an evaluation.

Question 6

hard palate) top of mouth towards the teeth it's milky white? is that serious or normal? very very worried.

Accepted Answer

Likely normal: The color in this area varies based on such things as thickness of tissue, blood supply, presence of a maxillary torus ( benign bony bump) , and natural tissue tone and color. Check your lighting when looking at this and look at someone else's with the same lighting to compare -- they may be different, or nearly the same. If unsure, see your Dentist for a check-up. Good Luck.

Question 7

hello, from the start of the hard palate near top teeth and ends at start of soft palate up it a little bit there is a slight raise, im talking about 1mm. so not big at all, no pain and no numbness, all feels normal but there is that 1mm raise?

Accepted Answer

: It seems to be a normal finding but you probably have not felt it before.
If you think it is new, watch it for a couple days and do not worry much. If by time, it get bigger you can see a doctor by then.

Question 8

can a doctor tell me what i should feel if i run my finger down the hard palate, and also could someone tell me what colours are normal on hard palate near front teeth as a i have a tint of blue?

Accepted Answer

: You should feel your hard palette smoth unless you have a bump called tor palatinus.  Blue color is probably veins.  I would look at all your friends palates so you have an idea of what is normal down under. Better yet ask a Dr down there.

Question 9

could anybody have a convex hard palate?

Accepted Answer

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

i do not understand why my hard palate is so high?

Accepted Answer

Variant of normal: A high arched palate is a variant of normal anatomy. If your speech is normal and you are not having any functional problems with your dental arch, then it's just one of those things. Nothing to be concerned about.

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How to tell if i have a normal hard palate?

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Is it normal for the hard palate to be paleish whitish in color. i just looked at it and noticed that it was last night, but it may have been this way?

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What should the hard palate feel like, when i run my finger down it feels just a tiny higher than the left and right and i cant tell if thats normal or im overreacting?

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Tiny hole at roof of mouth where hard palate ends, and soft palate begins. is this normal?

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Is your hard palate(roof of mouth) supposed to be smooth? mine is a little bumpy/bony and im not sure if that is normal or not.

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Hard palate) top of mouth towards the teeth it's milky white? is that serious or normal? very very worried.

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Hello, from the start of the hard palate near top teeth and ends at start of soft palate up it a little bit there is a slight raise, im talking about 1mm. so not big at all, no pain and no numbness, all feels normal but there is that 1mm raise?

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Can a doctor tell me what i should feel if i run my finger down the hard palate, and also could someone tell me what colours are normal on hard palate near front teeth as a i have a tint of blue?

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Could anybody have a convex hard palate?

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I do not understand why my hard palate is so high?

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