Question 1

does torus palatinus surgery hurt?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: The tissue over the torus is very thin. On closure after removal of the bone, it tend to break down and heals in secondarily. Think of it as a large ulcer.

Question 2

what is the after care of a torus palatinus  removal ?

Accepted Answer

Gentle care: Recovery from palatal torus excision is slow due to thick dense underlying bone in the roof of your mouth and limited blood vessels supplying the area. The surgeon may place an acrylic stent as a bandage over the surgery site for the first 2 weeks.Soft diet for the first few days aid healing. Antiseptic oral rinses and/or salty water rinses during the first week are helpful. Time is most important.

Question 3

hi, i recently dscovered that i hve torus palatinus, i've done research that it is not dangerous.wil it affect my student visa application to australia?

Accepted Answer

No: The torus is a benign bony growth that occures in 10-15% of people.  It is not a problem.

Question 4

does torus palatinus dangerous?

Accepted Answer

No: There are several reasons why torus platinum occur, usually stress and excessive biting force. It is not a problem unless you ever need to have a denture made.

Question 5

i've got a torus palatinus..and it has a sore on it. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Sore on Torus: If it goes away within two weeks, it was probably just an abrasion and nothing to be concerned about. If it's not gone by then, you will need to have it looked at and diagnosed.

Question 6

small white bumps on my  torus palatinus on roof of mouth they dont hurt or anything.. what is this?

Accepted Answer

May have candidiasis: Are the 'white bumps' removable with a Q-tip?Have you been using any oral antibiotic tablets lately? Might you have an immune deficiency?
See a dentist and talk about those issues.

Question 7

what can i do to treat torus palatinus at home if that's what i have? it's a lump on the roof of my mouth, it's hard and smooth, not painful.

Accepted Answer

No Home Treatment: A torus palatinus is a dense benign growth of bone, usually in the midline of the hard palate.  The growith can appear in various shapes and sizes.  They are indicated for removal in individuals who are going to have an upper partial or complete denture made where the bone may interfere with the appliance or in individuals where the bone may cause speech or hygiene problems.

Question 8

what causes small white bumps on roof of mouth? 
there on my torus palatinus. theres 6- or 7 of them they have just pooped up in the last week cause i check my mouth weekly.. there small and i have no pain from them. one has redness around it

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor or a dentist. Wish you good health!

Question 9

i have a bump in the middle on the roof of my mouth. for thelast 4 days, i noticed it was sore and had a little red cut or sore on it. is it serious? could it be torus palatinus?

Accepted Answer

Possible injury : If you have had this hard bump for a long time, then it is probably a torus.  You may have scratched/ irritated it with hard food or burned it from hot food or drink and now you may have a swelling due to infection.  See you dentist to evaluate and treat your problem   you could place orabase b on the surface to protect the area and reduce discomfort.

Question 10

what do you advise if i suspect i have a torus palatinus growing on the roof of my mouth. should what do you advise if i see a dentist or an ent?

Accepted Answer

Dentist: No treatment is really necessary, but it would be good to know for sure that it is just a benign growth.

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Hi, i recently dscovered that i hve torus palatinus, i've done research that it is not dangerous.wil it affect my student visa application to australia?

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Does torus palatinus dangerous?

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I've got a torus palatinus..and it has a sore on it. should i be concerned?

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Small white bumps on my torus palatinus on roof of mouth they dont hurt or anything.. what is this?

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What can i do to treat torus palatinus at home if that's what i have? it's a lump on the roof of my mouth, it's hard and smooth, not painful.

A member asked:

What causes small white bumps on roof of mouth? there on my torus palatinus. theres 6- or 7 of them they have just pooped up in the last week cause i check my mouth weekly.. there small and i have no pain from them. one has redness around it

A member asked:

I have a bump in the middle on the roof of my mouth. for thelast 4 days, i noticed it was sore and had a little red cut or sore on it. is it serious? could it be torus palatinus?

A member asked:

What do you advise if i suspect i have a torus palatinus growing on the roof of my mouth. should what do you advise if i see a dentist or an ent?

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