Tori are small lumps of extra bone in the mouth. They can grow on the roof of the mouth or along the lower jaw. Some people have them and do not feel pain. But when you need dentures, tori can make fitting the dentures hard. At Artisan Dental Studio, we help you understand tori and make a plan that keeps you safe and comfortable.
What is Tori?
Tori are lumps of bone that grow in the mouth.
There are two common kinds:
- Palatal tori are on the roof of the mouth.
- Mandibular tori are on the lower jaw, near the tongue side.
They are not cancer. They are not an infection. Many people have them and do fine. But Tori can get in the way when you need a denture.
Why Tori Can Be a Problem for Dentures
Dentures need a smooth fit. A denture sits on the gums and the bone. If tori are in the way, the denture can rock or not sit right. This can cause:
- Pain when you chew.
- Sore spots in the mouth.
- Trouble speaking clearly.
- Trouble cleaning under the denture.
- Dentures that do not stay in place.
If a denture does not fit well, it can make eating and talking hard. It can also cause cuts or sores. For this reason, we often remove tori before we make dentures.
How We Decide If Tori Needs to Be Removed
We look at your mouth carefully. We will ask about your health. We will check the size and place of the tori. If the tori are big or are where the denture will sit, removal is a good choice. If the tori are small and not in the way, you may not need surgery.
We use clear X-rays and a simple exam. Then we make a plan that is right for you.
What Happens During Tori Removal
Tori removal is a small surgery. We do it in a calm and safe room. Here is what you can expect:
- We numb the area so you do not feel pain.
- We make a small cut in the gum.
- We remove the extra bone.
- We clean the spot and sew the gum back.
- The whole visit is planned to keep you safe.
Most tori removal steps are done by our oral surgery team. We follow high safety and cleanliness rules. We explain each step before we start. We address your questions using clear terms.
What Recovery Is Like
After surgery, you may feel tired. You may have some swelling. You might experience slight discomfort for several days. This is normal. We give instructions that are easy to follow:
- Use soft foods for a few days.
- Rinse gently with salt water when we tell you.
- Take any medicine we prescribe.
- Come back for the follow-up visit.
Most people heal well. The mouth heals fast. If you have special health needs, we make extra plans.
How Tori Removal Helps with Dentures
Removing tori helps the denture sit right. This can give you:
- A better fit.
- Less pain and fewer sore spots.
- Better chewing and eating.
- Easier cleaning and care of the denture.
- More confidence when you speak or smile.
When the mouth is ready, we can move to the next step. That step could be making a denture or planning for dental implants. We will explain the best path for you.
Are There Other Options?
Sometimes we can change the denture design to avoid tori. This works for small tori that are not in the main denture area. But this is not always enough. The denture may still not fit well. If the denture keeps moving or causes pain, removal is the better option.
We talk about all the choices. We want you to feel safe. We want your denture to work well.
Is Tori Removal Safe?
Yes. Tori removal is a common and safe procedure. Like any surgical procedure, there are minor risks involved. These can include bruising, swelling, or slow healing. Our team uses careful steps to lower risk. We check your health history. We use safe medicines and tools. We will watch you closely after surgery.
Why Choose Artisan Dental Studio?
We are a small, friendly practice. We give care that fits you. Our team includes skilled oral surgery and general dental experts. We follow strict safety and quality steps. We make clear plans for each patient. We help with:
- Oral surgery care and planning.
- Clear, simple instructions for recovery.
- Follow-up visits to check healing.
- Help with next steps for dentures or implants.
We consider you a person, not just a digit. We listen. We describe it in easy terms. We make sure you feel calm and cared for.
Conclusion
Tori are common. They can make a denture fit hard. Removing tori helps you get a denture that fits well and feels good. The procedure is quick and safe. Healing is usually fast. At Artisan Dental Studio, we guide you each step of the way. We make sure your mouth is ready for a denture that works for you.
If you are thinking about dentures or if you have bumps in your mouth, call us. We will check your mouth and explain your choices in simple words. We will make a plan that keeps you safe and happy.
FAQs
Q. Do tori hurt?
Most of the time, they do not hurt. They can bother you if a denture rubs on them.
Q. Why remove tori before dentures?
We take them out so the denture fits well. This helps stop pain and sores.