TORI

EXTRA BONE TISSUE IN THE MOUTH 

The cause for a mandibular or maxilla tori is exostosis, which is the formation of new bone in the outer layer of bone. Some individuals come to think that the large tissue shown in the mouth is oral cancer. Oral cancer in most case is shown by discoloration and small bumps in some areas of  the mouth. While the large majority of extra bone growth are non cancerous, it is important to biopsy the tissue. The enlarge bumps mostly are found under the tongue, the palate, outside between gums and cheeks. The extra tissue can be remove by an oral surgeon. This extra bone tissue in the mouth, is very common to have and are not dangerous health wise. Although the oral bone growth can causes the teeth's to shift in one direction depending where the tori is located. In some case the individual with this conditions is obligated to remove the tori because it can be a discomfort when eating or speaking.