Burn in roof of mouth

The roof of the mouth is the hard and soft palate, lined by oral mucosa. Heat can injure that lining, causing soreness, redness, peeling, or a shallow ulcer; a similar patch can also arise from trauma, infection, allergy, or another oral lesion.

Sip cool water, choose soft lukewarm foods, and keep brushing the other areas gently. Avoid smoking, alcohol-containing rinses, sharp foods, and very hot meals until the mucosa has recovered; do not peel loose tissue.

Seek care if pain is severe, the area is extensive, swallowing is difficult, or the injury followed a chemical exposure. Arrange an examination if a sore does not improve or keeps returning.

Tell the dentist what caused the injury and when it happened. Ask whether the appearance fits a burn, whether pain relief is suitable for you, and what signs would mean the lesion needs further testing.