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I have this hard bump on the roof of my mouth. it showed up about 2 days ago and hurts a bit. do you know what it is or how i can get rid of it?

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Dr. John Feola answered

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TORUS PALATINUS: It may be torus PALATINUS it is a bony growth on the hat palate which usually benign. It can be removed if it is painful infected or ulcerated .

Answered 3/3/2015

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A member asked:

I have this hard bump on the roof of my mouth. it showed up about 2 days ago and hurts a bit. do you know what it is or how i can get rid of it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Feola answered

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