What Causes Tightness In Roof Of The Mouth?

Helio, Seasonal allergies cause stress to the oral environment. Breathing through your mouth can dry out tissue. An allergic response such as post nasal drip can irritate the throat and roof of your mouth. Breating in with force in an attempt to clear your throat and sinus is particuariily drying to the throat. Try an ant-histamine for relief. Benadryl has antiinflammTory benefits. Warm salt water rinses are soothing as well. Keep well hydrated and avoid irritants. WTch out for an acidic diet. Even too much citric acid in orange juice can irritate the mouth. You report being healthy and I will assume you are up to date with your routine dental exam and cleaning. You should rule out a any dental infections. Think of any changes recently made to your diet, habits or products used. Possible reactions to preservatives are possible. You can try to look for triggers to help with a diagnosis. I can provide more suggestions if you inude more details and description. Keep in mind hormonal changes can affect your tissue health and cause changes in tissue quality. Thank you for your inquiry. I have tried to be helpful in giving you ideas to investigate further and some siimpler methods to reduce your discomfor.