I have a cut on the roof of my mouth that has been there for about a week now. should i go to the dentist or to the hospital? it hurts when i eat and drink. its very painful!

These : These types of cuts can take a few weeks to heal. There is an over the counter medication called orabase with benzocaine. This can be applied directly to the cut and will provide a barrier as well as provide pain relief. If you are not getting better after two weeks see your dentist. Best of luck.

Dentist: Often these things keep getting traumatized every time we eat. So, they take longer to heal. You should see your dentist.

Go to dentist: Most cuts , abrasions and normal pathology resolve within 7-10 days. Any lesion that does not heal within 7-10 days shouild be examined by a dentist.

Natural Healing: The good news is that area has fantastic blood supply and so healing will occur rapidly. Inflammation (red, hot, tender swelling) is the body increasing the blood flow to the injury to bring healing factors to the area and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away. Dressings and ointments are of no value there. Avoid further trauma to the area and let nature take it's course.