The upper portion of the inside of the mouth. More commonly and incorrectly referred to as the "roof" of the mouth. This doesn'
t make sense because it's inside, like a ceiling, not
outside, like a roof. The scalp and
hair are the roof of your head, and your mouth has a ceiling.
Jim: "
Hey Dan, want some tortilla chips or some Captain
Crunch?"
Dan: "No thanks. Last night, I made a pizza in the oven, and like an idiot, I bit into a piece right away. The hot cheese burned the ceiling of my mouth. It hurts. I need to eat apple sauce for a few days".