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What is burning mouth syndrome?
When the cause of burning mouth syndrome isn't known, the condition is called primary or idiopathic burning mouth syndrome. Sometimes burning mouth syndrome is caused by an underlying medical condition, such as a nutritional deficiency. In these cases, it's called secondary burning mouth syndrome.
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Burning mouth syndrome
Burning mouth syndrome causes chronic burning pain in your mouth. The pain from burning mouth syndrome may affect your tongue, gums, lips, inside of your cheeks, roof of your mouth, or widespread areas of your whole mouth. The pain can be severe, as if you scalded your mouth. Read more on
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Dentipatch
The DentiPatch system contains a local anesthetic agent to be applied topically to the oral cavity. See INDICATIONS for specific uses. The DentiPatch system is indicated for the production of mild topical anesthesia of the accessible mucous membranes of the mouth prior to superficial dental procedures. It may also reduce the pain associated with injections of local anesthetic into the gingiva. Read more on
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Complications
Complications that burning mouth syndrome may cause or be associated with are mainly related to pain and include: Difficulty sleeping; Irritability; Depression; Anxiety; Difficulty eating; Decreased socializing
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Coping and support
Burning mouth syndrome can be painful and frustrating, especially since it can take months or years to get a diagnosis and effective treatment. Because of that, it can reduce your quality of life if you don't take steps to stay positive and hopeful.
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Lifestyle and home remedies
In addition to medical treatment and prescription medications, self-help measures may help improve your symptoms. You may find these self-help measures beneficial for reducing chronic mouth pain: Drink more fluids to help ease the feeling of dry mouth.; Don't use tobacco products.; Avoid products with cinnamon or mint.; Avoid spicy-hot foods.; Avoid acidic foods and liquids, such as tomatoes, orange juice, soft drinks and coffee.; Try different brands of toothpaste.; Take steps to reduce excessive stress.
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Preparing for your appointment
You're likely to start by first seeing your family doctor, general practitioner or dentist for mouth pain. Because burning mouth syndrome is associated with such a wide variety of other medical conditions, your doctor may refer you to a specialist for screening and diagnosis and possibly treatment. Your health care team may include a dermatologist, dentist, psychiatrist, psychologist or a doctor who specializes in ear, nose and throat problems (otolaryngologist).
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Prevention
There's no known way to prevent burning mouth syndrome. But by avoiding tobacco, acidic foods and drinks, excessive stress, you may be able to reduce the pain from burning mouth syndrome or prevent your mouth pain from getting worse.
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Risk factors
Burning mouth syndrome is uncommon, affecting women more frequently than it does men. It generally starts when you're an older adult, in your 50s, 60s or even 70s.
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Symptoms
Symptoms of burning mouth syndrome include: A burning sensation that may affect your tongue, lips, gums, palate, throat or whole mouth; A tingling or numb sensation in your mouth or on the tip of your tongue; Mouth pain that worsens as the day progresses; A sensation of dry mouth; Increased thirst; Sore mouth; Loss of taste; Taste changes, such as a bitter or metallic taste
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Tests and diagnosis
There's no one test that can determine if you have burning mouth syndrome or what may be causing your mouth pain. Instead, your doctor or dentist will try to rule out other problems before diagnosing burning mouth syndrome.
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Treatments and drugs
There's no one sure way to treat burning mouth syndrome, and solid research on the most effective methods is lacking. Treatment depends on your particular signs and symptoms, as well as any underlying conditions that may be causing your mouth pain. That's why it's important to try to pinpoint what's causing your burning mouth pain. Once any underlying causes are treated, your burning mouth syndrome symptoms should get better.
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