But what does it mean when the roof of your mouth itches?

If this sounds familiar to you, there are a few things that could possibly be going on.

There are also other, less dangerous causes for an itching mouth.

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It’s important to make the distinction between true itching and numbness/tingling.

Numbness or tingling in the mouth can be an indication of a neurological issue.

A woman covering her mouth