What Causes Tori to Form

Tori may develop due to genetic or environmental influences such as local irritation, grinding your teeth (bruxism), or misaligned teeth causing an uneven bite (malocclusion). In most cases tori are benign and do not require treatment.

How do you get rid of bone spurs in the mouth?

You may be able to remove very small tooth and bone splinters that have worked their way to the surface of your gums (are poking through) on your own. These bits can usually be flicked out using your fingernail, pulled out with tweezers, or pushed out by your tongue.

Is it painful to have Tori removed?

Though the surgery itself won’t be painful, tori removal can be a bit uncomfortable. Another method of tori removal is done via lasers. Though not appropriate in all cases, this method provides excellent accuracy and less palate trauma than traditional tori surgery.