What are some concerns if the roof of my mouth hurts when eating?

Injury, burn, ...: Sipping liquids too hot can cause a mild burn in the hard palate (roof of the mouth). Chewing on crunchy food can cause scrapes that also hurt. Certain viral illnesses can give blister on the roof of the mouth, but these are usually not isolated to just the roof of the mouth! Dental pain might sometimes be experienced as pain in the roof of the mouth, if you have an infected or injured tooth.

See dentist first: Check with your dentist first. Possibly, you have a burn from a hot beverage or food. Trauma is also a possibility. If the dentist feels that this should be evaluated by your MD, you will be referred.

Common condition: but the causes may differ. This pain may occur due to infections, canker sore, dental issues, trauma hot drinks or spicy food. If the pain continues for several days to weeks, it is good idea to consult a physician or dentist.