Burning mouth syndrome can cause a significant amount of discomfort and distress, affecting your ability to eat, speak, and sleep. The burning sensation can vary in severity throughout the day and can also be accompanied by a bitter or metallic taste in the mouth, or a feeling of dry mouth despite adequate saliva.
The exact cause of burning mouth syndrome is not always clear, and it may occur as a result of a variety of factors including hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies, certain medications, anxiety, depression, damaged nerves, dry mouth or other medical conditions.
At Thousand Smiles, we aim to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms and provide a personalized treatment plan that may involve:
If you think you might be suffering from burning mouth syndrome, don’t hesitate to call us on 020 8050 0280 to schedule a consultation. We’re here to provide the professional dental care you need to alleviate your discomfort and improve your quality of life.
Some patients experience this pain for months or years. Although it is uncommon, symptoms may disappear. Drinking or eating may ease you from sensations, and there will be no visible changes in the tongue or mouth due to the burning sensation.
You can visit our well-experienced dentist if you notice burning mouth syndrome. Our dentist and your general healthcare provider will work together to prepare the right treatment for you.
Burning mouth syndrome may result from either of the following.
This burning mouth syndrome occurs when the doctor can’t detect abnormalities from your lab or clinical analysis. Some studies suggest that this condition is linked to the central nervous system and taste issues.
It results from an underlying condition, which includes
Although burning mouth syndrome is rare, its risk increases for people above 50 and those experiencing perimenopause or postmenopause.
The cause of a burning mouth sensation is unclear, but the following may increase your risk of this condition.
The complications of burning mouth syndrome are mainly discomfort while eating and sleeping, anxiety and depression.
There are no clear preventive measures for burning mouth syndrome, but you can reduce the pain and severity by avoiding acidic and spicy food, carbonated beverages and tobacco.
When you come to us for a diagnosis, we will have a review of your medical history and medications, an examination of your mouth and questions to explain your dental habits, care and symptoms to identify the condition.
The common diagnostic tests include:
The treatments we use for this syndrome depend on if it is the primary or secondary burning mouth syndrome. Since the secondary cause results from a medical condition, we will treat the condition for its symptoms to improve.
Since the primary cause has no known cure, the treatment isn’t one course. It may include one or more of these options.
We advise you support your medical treatment with the following,
You can prepare for your appointment with the following:
You can contact Thousand Smiles today at 020 8050 0280 for an appointment with our dentist if you experience symptoms of burning mouth syndrome. You can also visit our dental practice or contact us for more information on oral healthcare services.
