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What Causes Small Red Bump On The Roof Of Mouth?

I ve had a dental partial, for about a year now. With no problems really, but 2 days ago my gums were sore and it was hurting my top molars and to I noticed one small red dot on the roof of my mouth and redness on the right side by my teeth and it s painful and tender. What could it be
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query . The symptoms you mention in query is a condition known as 'STOMATITIS' . Stomatitis occur due to various reasons like canker sore ,cold sore or irritation . In your case it seems to me that the denture is irritating the mucosa which is responsible for stomatitis . Stomatitis results in ulcers on roof of the mouth , ulcer at the site of molar and swelling of gums .

Usually wear and treat of denture occur with long times use which create sharp points on denture which irritate mucosa and leads to stomatitis .

I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination and rule out condition like periapical abscess , periodontal abscess , allergy or oral herpes. Doctor may give you another denture ,prescribe antibiotics (amoxicillin) , steroid topical gel .

For now apply orabase gel on sores , do Salt warm water rinses , betadine rinses , avoid hot and spicy food and do not wear denture until you visit dentist.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Small Red Bump On The Roof Of Mouth?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . The symptoms you mention in query is a condition known as STOMATITIS . Stomatitis occur due to various reasons like canker sore ,cold sore or irritation . In your case it seems to me that the denture is irritating the mucosa which is responsible for stomatitis . Stomatitis results in ulcers on roof of the mouth , ulcer at the site of molar and swelling of gums . Usually wear and treat of denture occur with long times use which create sharp points on denture which irritate mucosa and leads to stomatitis . I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination and rule out condition like periapical abscess , periodontal abscess , allergy or oral herpes. Doctor may give you another denture ,prescribe antibiotics (amoxicillin) , steroid topical gel . For now apply orabase gel on sores , do Salt warm water rinses , betadine rinses , avoid hot and spicy food and do not wear denture until you visit dentist. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari