A torus palatinus is a growth that forms on the roof of the mouth. They may be present at birth or develop later. They tend to be harmless but can cause complications.

If the torus palatinus is big enough, you’ll feel it. But if it’s small and you have no symptoms, it’s often something a dentist will find during a routine oral exam.

Theodore Norris, Torus Anatomy and Nectary Characteristics as Phylogenetic Criteria in the Rhoeadales, American Journal of Botany, Vol. 28, No. 2 (Feb., 1941), pp. 101-113 ...

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