Teeth On Roof

The growth should not be a source of concern as it is quite normal and cannot cause any harm.

Teeth on roof.

Beeler s funny and intriguing sampling of lost tooth traditions from around the world shows that teeth are every bit as likely to end up down a mouse hole in the stomach of a dog or on the roof of a house as they are under a pillow. Sores injury and squamous papillomas can cause a swollen roof of the mouth. Feel uncomfortable or self conscious about the way your extra teeth. Have a hard time properly brushing your teeth or flossing because of the extra teeth which could lead to decay or gum disease.

The cause is unknown but is most likely associated with smoking or other tobacco use and alcoholic beverages. Chronic irritation and poor nutrition may also be contributing factors. A bump can form on the roof of the mouth due to many conditions including canker sores mucoceles torus palatinus and oral candidiasis. In most cases this growth usually has a diameter of 2cm but the size can differ from one person to the other.

The bump can even be an extra tooth. Erythroplakia is a red patch that may be found in any part of the mouth but is most common on the roof of the mouth or on the gum tissue behind the front teeth. Most common mouth sores such as canker sores and cold sores will appear on the gums cheeks or lips.