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Soft Palate – What to Know

Surgery

Surgery might be done in severe cases. Reconstructive surgery of the soft palate is complicated because of how small the area is and what the number of structures working together is.

Before your doctor recommends reconstructive surgery, he will examine the size and thickness of the defect and confirm if you have any medical history of radiotherapy.

Conclusion

The soft palate is a part of the mouth that is located on the roof of the mouth. It is essential for talking, eating, and breathing. It also helps direct food for swallowing. Injuries can occur on this part of the soft palate, usually when you put sharp or hot items and liquid in the mouth. If this happens you should immediately seek medical care. Soft palate injuries can easily be treated and are hardly ever severe.

Reference:

[1] https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/hard-palate

[2] https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/oral-cancer

[3] https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/herpes-simplex-virus

[4] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/human-papilloma-virus-hpv/