What causes Tori to grow?

Tori develop for a variety of reasons, all of them less alarming than cancer. For instance, chronic tooth grinding (bruxism) or a misaligned bite that puts abnormal pressure on the teeth may trigger the growth of tori. Individuals who eat lots of fish or calcium-rich foods may have a higher risk of developing tori.

What are the extra bones in your mouth called?

Bony growths in your mouth are also called tori or exostosis. They are benign growths that can form growths in the roof of your mouth or along the gums, either outside of the jaw along the lips or cheeks or inside of the lower jaw.

What causes torus Mandibularis?

Torus mandibularis is a bony sublingual protuberance, typically near the canine and premolar teeth. The etiology of tori is unclear. Possible causes include masticatory hyperfunction, continued bone growth, genetic factors and environmental factors such as diet.

Do mandibular tori go away?

Fortunately, tori-type growths usually don’t have to be removed. In most cases, you can just leave them where they’re at and they’ll never both you. But on the rare occasion that the growth is extensive and problematic, your dentist may refer you to a specialist to have them removed.

Can Tori be cancerous?

Although they are extra growths, tori are not cancerous. Signs of oral cancer include sores, thickening oral tissues, unexplained bleeding or numbness, trouble swallowing, and a change in how your dentures fit. If you have any concerns about oral cancer, you should see us today for an oral cancer screening.

How do I get rid of lingual Tori?

Waterlase tori removal uses a laser and a stream of water to remove the bony growths without drilling. This is a less invasive procedure that cuts post-operative pain dramatically, reduces swelling and bleeding, and minimizes the need for pain medications, both during and after the procedure.

How do you fix Tori?

In most cases tori are benign and do not require treatment. However, tori will need to be surgically removed to accommodate upper or lower dentures and upper or lower partial dentures (flippers). Tori may also be removed to aid in minimizing food impaction under the excess bone, which will promote improved home care.

Can Tori hurt?

Mandibular tori can be a painful condition that causes your throat and jaw to hurt, your gums to get inflamed, and even your teeth to come loose. Typically, these bony growths appear inside your mouth on the lower jaw.

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