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Share Link Icon. Copied to clipboard. Table of Contents. Roof of mouth pain questionnaire Use our free symptom checker to find out what's causing your pain.
Symptoms of a sore roof of the mouth Pain in the roof of the mouth can make daily activities such as eating and talking difficult. Common characteristics of pain in the roof of the mouth The roof of the mouth is not a highly visible area.
A more tender area, like a sore or a lesion Multiple sores or spots in the mouth Erythema redness of the mouth mucosa Common accompanying symptoms Pain in the roof of the mouth can present with a variety of other symptoms , such as the following.
What causes the roof of the mouth to be sore and swollen? Inflammatory causes The mouth helps defend against different pathogens and toxic substances, and as a result, it is susceptible to inflammation from a variety of pathogens and different causes.
Infectious: Bacterial infections can present with painful sores that appear in the mouth, especially of the soft or hard palate. There are also fungi that commonly infect warm, damp areas of the body such as the mouth. Painful spots due to fungi can range from red and patchy to creamy and white. Allergy: Drug reactions can be a life-threatening cause of pain in the roof of the mouth that require immediate attention.
Many drugs used for conditions such as infections, epilepsy, and even mood disorders can trigger painful skin and mucosal reactions. Gingivitis : Gum inflammation, or gingivitis , can be from poor dental hygiene and a buildup of bacteria. Autoimmune: Systemic autoimmune conditions that affect multiple body parts, such as inflammatory bowel disease and lupus, often present with symptoms that affect the mouth.
Medical causes Mucosal melanoma is an uncommon cancer that causes gum pain, gum swelling, brown, blue, or black skin discoloration inside the mouth. Burning mouth syndrome BMS is a chronic pain syndrome that causes burning pain in your mouth. Environmental causes Food and liquids often contact the mouth first. Irritants: Tobacco and alcohol are serious irritants to the body. They can cause significant irritation of the mouth and even cause some types of cancer.
Tobacco and alcohol can cause excess cell growth in the mucosal lining of the mouth due to chronic irritation and dehydration and result in painful sores in the roof of the mouth. Trauma: The most common causes of mouth ulcers are due to trauma. Trauma includes a direct injury, such as a blow or a fall to the face or mouth, but trauma can also occur from ill-fitting dentures, loose fillings, and even braces. Diet: Different types of food can trigger the development of painful sores or lesions in the roof of the mouth.
Foods that cause this include spicy or acidic foods like oranges, eggs, strawberries, and even chocolate. Diets that lack nutrients such as vitamin B12, vitamin C, folate, or iron can also result in pain localized to the roof of the mouth. Cold sore A cold sore is a skin lesion on the lips caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus HSV. Gingivitis Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums. Oral herpes Herpetic stomatitis is a viral infection of the mouth that causes fever and red and inflamed gums.
Rarity: Ultra rare Top Symptoms: gum pain, gum swelling, brown-colored skin changes, black-colored skin changes, mouth rash resembling an amalgam tattoo Urgency: Primary care doctor Burning mouth syndrome Burning mouth syndrome BMS is a chronic pain syndrome defined as having a burning pain or sensation in your mouth without a cause that can be found.
Rarity: Common Top Symptoms: dry mouth, changed sense of taste, tongue pain, burning sensation in the mouth, moderate mouth pain Symptoms that always occur with burning mouth syndrome: burning sensation in the mouth, tongue pain Urgency: Primary care doctor Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis anug Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis ANUG is a relatively rare infection of the gums. Rarity: Rare Top Symptoms: bleeding gums, gum pain, chronically bad breath, severe mouth pain, gum swelling Urgency: In-person visit.
How to relieve a sore roof of the mouth At-home treatments The majority of conditions that cause pain in the roof of the mouth usually resolve without treatment. When to see a doctor If your symptoms do not resolve with the strategies above, see your physician. Antibiotics or antifungals: If your symptoms are due to a bacterial or fungal infection, your physician will prescribe medications specific to the pathogen.
Anti-inflammatory medications: Steroids and specific anti-inflammatory medications are often used to treat allergens or other dermatologic conditions. These medications target inflammation and help soothe symptoms. Treatment of underlying causes: Secondary causes of pain in the roof of the mouth due to systemic diseases will only improve with an appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Keep your physician in the loop regarding any new symptoms you experience. Prevention Protect your mouth from pathogens with proper hygiene and try to avoid triggers. Hygiene: Try not to put your hands in your mouth, especially after touching doorknobs or surfaces prone to harboring germs, as well as after interacting with sick individuals.
Try to wash your hands as much as possible. Make healthy choices: Maintain proper nutrition and avoid tobacco and alcohol. Maintain a healthy diet: Avoid eating or drinking hot and spicy foods, and be sure to maintain a balanced diet of vitamins and nutrients. FAQs about pain in the roof of the mouth Are canker sores contagious?
Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. Co-authored by Chris M. Part 1. Examine your mouth regularly. Most cancers of the mouth and throat cause some identifiable signs or symptoms during their early stages, but not all do. Regardless, doctors and dentists recommend that in addition to regular checkups, you should carefully look at your mouth in a mirror at least once a month to check for any abnormal signs. Consider buying, or borrowing from your dentist, a small dental mirror in order to help you examine your mouth more thoroughly.
Brush your teeth and floss before examining your mouth. If your gums normally bleed after brushing or flossing, rinse with some warm salt water and wait a few minutes before examining. Look for small white sores. Check all around your mouth for small white sores or lesions, which are called leukoplakia by doctors. Leukoplakia are common precursors to oral cancers, but they are often misdiagnosed as canker sores or other small ulcers caused by abrasions or minor trauma.
Although canker sores and other ulcers are usually very painful, leukoplakia aren't typically, unless they're in advanced stages. Cankers are most common on the inner lips, cheeks and sides of the tongue, whereas leukoplakia can be anywhere in the mouth.
With good hygiene, canker sores and other small abrasions and cuts usually heal within a week or so. In contrast, leukoplakia don't go away and often become larger and more painful with time. In general, any white sore or lesion in your mouth that lasts longer than 2 weeks should be evaluated by a medical professional.
Watch for red sores or patches. While checking the inside of your mouth and back of your throat, watch out for small red sores or patches. Red sores lesions are called erythroplakia by doctors, and although less common than leukoplakia in the mouth, they have a much greater potential for becoming cancerous.
Canker sores are initially red before ulcerating and turning white. In contrast, erythroplakia stay red and don't go away after a week or so. Herpes lesions can occur in the mouth, but are much more common on the borders of the outer lip.
Erythroplakia are always inside the mouth. Blisters and irritation from eating acidic foods can also mimic erythroplakia, but they're quick to disappear. Any red sore or lesion that does not go away after two weeks should be evaluated by a medical professional. Feel for lumps and rough spots. Other potential signs of oral cancer include the growth of lumps and the development of rough patches in the mouth.
Use your tongue to feel around your mouth for any unusual lumps, bumps, protrusions or roughened patches. In the early stages, these lumps and rough spots aren't typically painful and can be mistaken for many things in the mouth.
Gingivitis swollen gums can often cover-up potentially dangerous lumps, but gingivitis will usually bleed with brushing and flossing — early cancerous lumps don't. A lump or thickening of the tissues in the mouth can often affect the fit and comfort of dentures, which can be the first sign of oral cancer.
Always be concerned of a lump that keeps growing or a rough patch that spreads within the mouth. Rough patches in the mouth can also be caused by chewing tobacco, abrasions from dentures, dry mouth lack of saliva and Candida infections. Don't ignore pain or soreness. Tobacco use, particularly smokeless tobacco, puts you at high risk of leukoplakia and oral cancer.
Long-term alcohol use increases your risk, and drinking alcohol combined with smoking increases your risk even more. Although the use of antiretroviral drugs has reduced the number of cases, hairy leukoplakia still affects a number of HIV-positive people, and it may be one of the first signs of HIV infection. Leukoplakia usually doesn't cause permanent damage to tissues in your mouth.
However, leukoplakia increases your risk of oral cancer. Oral cancers often form near leukoplakia patches, and the patches themselves may show cancerous changes. Even after leukoplakia patches are removed, the risk of oral cancer remains. You may be able to prevent leukoplakia if you avoid all tobacco products or alcohol use. Talk to your doctor about methods to help you quit. If you continue to smoke or chew tobacco or drink alcohol, have frequent dental checkups.
Oral cancers are usually painless until fairly advanced, so quitting tobacco and alcohol is a better prevention strategy. If you have a weakened immune system, you may not be able to prevent hairy leukoplakia, but identifying it early can help you receive appropriate treatment.
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