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Have Hard, Very Small Bump On The Back Of My Hard Palate. What Could Be It?

I have a hard, very small bump on the back of my hard palate. you cant see it with the naked eye. its not an abnormal color but I can feel it with my tongue. I dont know how long it has been there but I just felt it the other day and it doesnt seem to be getting bigger. Im going to the dentist on Tuesday becuase I think I have a cavity also.
Tue, 14 May 2013
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Dear friend.

Thanks for sharing your concern.

As your history suggests it can be torus palatinus,a bony swelling seen in the mid line of the palate.

It can be well diagnosed with the help of an intra oral x ray.

This lesion is usually not treated since it is a benign lesion.(size remains the same).

Rarely if required it can be surgically reduced for giving prosthetic appliance (Dentures in older) to some patients.

Regarding your cavity, it should be well diagnosed and treated with suitable filling.

meanwhile maintain good oral hygiene .

Let me know for further query.

Thanks.

Take care.
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Have Hard, Very Small Bump On The Back Of My Hard Palate. What Could Be It?

Dear friend. Thanks for sharing your concern. As your history suggests it can be torus palatinus,a bony swelling seen in the mid line of the palate. It can be well diagnosed with the help of an intra oral x ray. This lesion is usually not treated since it is a benign lesion.(size remains the same). Rarely if required it can be surgically reduced for giving prosthetic appliance (Dentures in older) to some patients. Regarding your cavity, it should be well diagnosed and treated with suitable filling. meanwhile maintain good oral hygiene . Let me know for further query. Thanks. Take care.