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Roof of mouth colour

Just wondering what colour should the roof of one's mouth be? No directly behind the front teeth - the part you can see when you tilt your head back a bit>towards the uvula

Anyone help......Toothsmith maybe?
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  • Toothsmith
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    Light pink?

    Very light where it's tight against the bone, a bit redder where it's not attached to bone.

    What have you got?

    Green??
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • noonesperfect
    noonesperfect Posts: 1,831 Forumite
    Toothsmith wrote: »
    Light pink?

    Very light where it's tight against the bone, a bit redder where it's not attached to bone.

    What have you got?

    Green??

    Pink and a sort of mucky yellow (Yeugh!!!!)
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  • Toothsmith
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    Get to dentist if your concerned.

    Several possible reasons, Some medications can do that, thrush infection etc.

    Have it looked at especially if it's there for a while.
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • noonesperfect
    noonesperfect Posts: 1,831 Forumite
    Thanks for the advice. I'll keep an eye on it. I'm due back at my dentist July/August for a check up.

    Would thrush not make my mouth sore? I had it many years ago and had to use the dread Corsadyl and Nystan(?) pastilles. Yuk!

    I'm not on any medications BTW.
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  • Toothsmith
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    Thrush doesn't always make the mouth sore.

    There are too many possible diagnosis and too many possible causes of each to go into here. Plus it's not allowed.

    I wouldn't wait until July if it doesn't dissappear in the next few days.
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
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