Tori Removal

During your routine dental exams, Dr. Marianne Tanios may find a torus growing in your mouth. A torus, or tori when there is more than one, is a benign bone growth that can develop on the roof of the mouth, along the lower jaw or near the upper molars. While tori are often harmless, they may need to be removed if they cause pain, irritation, difficulty eating, speech concerns or problems wearing dentures.

At Marianne Tanios, DDS, our periodontist offers tori removal in Whittier, California, to help relieve discomfort and improve oral function. If you are searching for tori removal near me, mandibular tori removal, palatal tori removal or dental tori removal in Whittier, California, our team can evaluate your needs and explain your treatment options.

Removing Bone Growths & Enhancing Oral Function

Tori are benign bone growths that typically develop on the roof of the mouth, inside the lower jaw or near the upper molars on the cheek side. These growths are not usually dangerous, but they can create problems when they become large, irritated or interfere with normal oral function.

Some patients do not notice tori until they begin causing irritation or discomfort. Others may discover them during a dental exam or when planning treatment for dentures, partials or another dental appliance. When tori begin to affect comfort, function or dental treatment, removal may be recommended.

Types of Tori

The location of the bone growth determines the type of tori you may have. Our team can evaluate the area and recommend whether treatment is needed.

• Mandibular tori: Bone growths that develop along the inside of the lower jaw, often near the tongue.
• Palatal tori: Bone growths that develop on the roof of the mouth.
• Buccal exostoses: Bone growths that may develop near the upper molars on the cheek side.

Whether you need mandibular tori removal, palatal tori removal or another type of oral tori removal, our periodontist can help determine the best approach for your comfort and oral health.

When Is Tori Removal Recommended?

Tori do not always need to be removed. In many cases, they can simply be monitored during routine dental visits. However, tori removal surgery may be recommended when the growths begin to interfere with your quality of life or dental care.

Tori removal may be recommended if you experience:

• Pain or irritation from the bone growth
• Difficulty eating hard, crunchy or hot foods
• Problems speaking clearly
• Trouble wearing dentures or partial dentures comfortably
• Repeated sores or trauma over the tori
• Difficulty brushing or maintaining oral hygiene around the area
• Large or multiple tori that interfere with dental treatment

Tori Removal for Denture Comfort

One of the most common reasons for tori removal is to improve the fit and comfort of dentures or partial dentures. Tori can make it difficult for a dental appliance to sit properly, which may lead to rubbing, soreness, instability or irritation.

If you are planning for dentures or already have dentures that feel uncomfortable because of bone growths in your mouth, our team can evaluate whether tori removal may help create a more comfortable and stable fit.

What to Expect During Tori Removal Surgery

Tori removal is a surgical procedure that involves carefully removing the excess bone growth. Before treatment, our periodontist will examine your mouth, review your symptoms and may use imaging to evaluate the size and location of the tori.

The procedure is planned with your comfort in mind. Local anesthesia is used to numb the area, and our team will explain what to expect before treatment begins. Once the tori are removed, the area is closed and healing instructions are provided.

Our goal is to reduce discomfort, restore oral function and help you feel confident throughout your care.

Recovery After Tori Removal

Post-operative care is important for a smooth recovery. Our team will provide detailed instructions to help you manage discomfort and support proper healing after tori removal surgery.

After treatment, you may be advised to:

• Eat soft foods during early healing
• Avoid hard, crunchy, spicy or hot foods until cleared by our team
• Keep the surgical area clean as instructed
• Use recommended pain relief as directed
• Avoid smoking or using straws during the early healing period
• Attend follow-up visits as recommended

Most patients can manage recovery with proper home care and follow-up guidance from our team.

Experienced Periodontal Care in Whittier, California

Patients considering tori removal deserve careful evaluation, clear communication and gentle treatment. Dr. Marianne Tanios received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California and graduated in the top 10% of her dental class. She also completed a general practice residency at the Veteran Hospital Healthcare System in San Diego.

Dr. Marianne Tanios has served the Greater Los Angeles Area since 2007 and the city of Whittier since 2017. She is committed to quality, gentle dental care and regularly completes continuing education to stay current with advances in dentistry. This experience helps Marianne Tanios, DDS provide thoughtful care for patients seeking tori removal in Whittier, California.

Tori Removal in Whittier, California

If you have been diagnosed with tori and are experiencing discomfort, irritation or interference with eating, speaking or wearing dentures, scheduling a consultation is the first step toward relief. Our periodontist and team are dedicated to providing compassionate, effective care to help you regain comfort and improve your quality of life.

To learn more about tori removal in Whittier, California, and schedule your appointment, call our office today at 562-943-0234.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tori Removal