I have swelling on the roof of my mouth. What is it?!


Question: This morning i noticed as i was eating a candy cane that there was a bump on the roof of my mouth. It is more of an eight shape but filled in. I have just recovered from a virusveru much so a mix between strep and sinus. I'm only 12 so this bump is worrying me. I haven't had any teeth pulled or any major activity on my mouth. I do have braces but the bump is in the dead center of my mouth next to that tiny little hole on the top. If any of you have had this or know anything about it please post. My mom says she will look at it but she isn't a dentist so she won't have much to offer. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays :)


Answers: This morning i noticed as i was eating a candy cane that there was a bump on the roof of my mouth. It is more of an eight shape but filled in. I have just recovered from a virusveru much so a mix between strep and sinus. I'm only 12 so this bump is worrying me. I haven't had any teeth pulled or any major activity on my mouth. I do have braces but the bump is in the dead center of my mouth next to that tiny little hole on the top. If any of you have had this or know anything about it please post. My mom says she will look at it but she isn't a dentist so she won't have much to offer. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays :)

Sounds more like a canker sore to me. Gargle with salt water, and/or eat some soft crushed ice until it gets better

floss your teeth. Generally swelling inthe mouth is caused by food lodged within the tooth.

I get that from food allergies when I eat walnuts. It could be that you are recovering from an infection so give it a few days and rinse with salt water or baking soda and water to ease any discomfort.

You probably have a cold sore if you have been sick.

Topic Overview
What are cold sores?
Cold sores, sometimes called fever blisters, are clusters of small blisters on the lip and outer edge of the mouth. The skin around the blisters is often red and inflamed. The blisters can break open, weep a clear fluid, and then scab over after a few days. Complete healing may take 7 to 10 days.

See an illustration of cold sores.

What causes cold sores?
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV-1 usually leads to lip and mouth sores (herpes labialis), while HSV-2 most often leads to genital herpes. However, both virus types can cause cold sores or genital herpes if skin comes into contact with either type.

What are the symptoms?
You can be infected with HSV and have no symptoms. For some people, however, cold sores can be painful. Initial symptoms can include mouth soreness, fever, sore throat, or swollen lymph glands. Small children sometimes drool before a cold sore appears. After the blisters develop, cold sores usually break open, weep clear fluid, and then crust over and disappear after several days to a week.

How are cold sores diagnosed?
Your health professional can diagnose cold sores by asking you questions to determine whether you have been exposed to the HSV and by examining you. No further testing is usually needed.

How are cold sores treated?
Cold sores will usually go away on their own within a few days. However, if they are severe or cause you embarrassment or discomfort, cold sores can be treated. Treatment may include topical creams or ointments or sometimes antiviral medicines (such as acyclovir or famciclovir). Treatment may lessen the duration of the cold sores by only 1 to 2 days, but can help soothe painful blisters or other uncomfortable symptoms.

The herpes simplex virus (HSV) that causes cold sores cannot be cured. If sores develop regularly, treatment can reduce the number and severity of outbreaks.

How are cold sores spread?
The herpes simplex virus (HSV) usually enters your body through a break in the skin around or inside your mouth. It is spread through coughing, sneezing, direct contact with a cold sore, or touching contaminated fluid



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