Why Does The Roof Of My Mouth Feel Rough?

Posted on Wed, 17 Jan 2018

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Wed, 17 Jan 2018 Answered on

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Question : The roof of my mouth feels like sandpaper, Is this a cause to worry?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Oral lesions

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HealthcareMagic and thanks for putting up the query
Rough oral mucosa can be due to fungal or bacterial infection or some other reason like fordyce spots etc.
Please send me the picture of the lesions so that I can suggest you better.
Any history of smoking or tobacco use?
Follow up with the required information

Take care
Thanks and regards

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