Epiglottis generally refers to the upper jaw, and numbness of the upper jaw usually requires a visit to the dentist. Numbness of the upper jaw may be due to due to oral inflammation, oral tumors, improper diet and other factors, the symptoms can be timely to the professional medical institutions of the Department of Stomatology, but due to the different hospitals of the department classification is different, you can also go to the health care institutions to consult with the staff of the institution, under the guidance of the staff to choose the appropriate department. In normal life, we should pay attention to oral hygiene, develop good brushing habits, rinse our mouths in time after meals to reduce the reproduction and proliferation of bacteria in the mouth and prevent oral inflammation. Eat less spicy and stimulating food, so as not to cause irritation to the mucosal tissues of the palate. Seek medical attention immediately after the appearance of uncomfortable symptoms to avoid delaying the condition.