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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have a small bump on the roof of my mouth just behind my teeth. I initially thought it might be a torus palatinus, but I just discovered that it is a permanent growth, and my bump comes and goes occasionally. It usually forms when I eat hot foods, and it does not feel like a blister. It typically lasts about two weeks or less. There is pain while eating, and the last time it happened, when it went away or almost "popped" (but not like a blister would), it did not hurt anymore after it disappeared. I just want to know what it could be; I do not need a full consultation.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Sally Attalah

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sally Attalah is an experienced Dental Surgeon with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery earned in 2007, followed by her internship in 2008. She has been an affiliate member of the American Dental Association since 2015, reflecting her commitment to maintaining global standards in dental care. Dr. Sally is dedicated to providing high-quality oral healthcare with a patient-focused approach.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

A bump like this could be related to :

  1. Related to surrounding teeth problems (tooth decay, improper root canal treatment done previously, bad crowns, or fillings over teeth).

  2. Related to gums because of hard food injuries, aggressive brushing, and dietary habits (intake of spicy or acidic food ).

  3. Hormonal issues around period time, pregnancy or contraceptive pills intake, stress.

  4. If this bump is not correlated with a period or stress, visiting your dentist will be a must to examine your teeth to find out any teeth or gums-related problems.

I hope this helps.

Kindly follow up if you have more concerns.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 22, 2025
Reviewed At May 22, 2025

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sally Attalah is an experienced Dental Surgeon with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery earned in 2007, followed by her internship in 2008. She has been an affiliate member of the American Dental Association since 2015, reflecting her commitment to maintaining global standards in dental care. Dr. Sally is dedicated to providing high-quality oral healthcare with a patient-focused approach.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sally Attalah is an experienced Dental Surgeon with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery earned in 2007, followed by her internship in 2008. She has been an affiliate member of the American Dental Association since 2015, reflecting her commitment to maintaining global standards in dental care. Dr. Sally is dedicated to providing high-quality oral healthcare with a patient-focused approach.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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