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What causes the hard palate in the mouth to be so painful?
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Nerve proximity: The hard palate is covered with thin mucosa over hard tissue and many nerve endings. This combination leads to a very sensitive and painful area when traumatized.
Answered 11/8/2017
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Duration?: How long has it been painful, is it constant? Is there swelling? Could be trauma i.e.Burn or a cut, abcessed tooth, periodontal infection. See a dentist.
Answered 6/1/2017
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