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Facts About Burning Mouth Syndrome

Nov 27, 2013 | Posted by admin | Dry Mouth | 12 comments |
BMS

Burning Mouth Syndrome

Burning mouth syndrome or BMS is a sensation in the mouth that feels like you just have been scalded with hot water. Together with this uneasy feeling, dryness and alteration in tastes can occur. The burning feeling can be localized in one area or all throughout the mouth. The feeling of discomfort may cause anxiety and depression. Women at age when they get to menopause are most common people with this syndrome. The cause of burning mouth syndrome is usually hard to determine.

Characteristics of Burning Mouth Syndrome

There are several mouth diseases that you can encounter throughout your lifetime. To know if what you got is BMS; here is a list of its characteristics:

  • The location of the affected area is usually the tongue. In some cases, lips, palate and cheeks are affected.
  •  There is a tingling sensation. Sometimes there is more numbness and scaldy feeling other than burning like the name implies.
  • The pain can increase throughout the day. It does not disturb sleep but, it can cause insomnia.
  • The pain may increase by eating acidic food. It does not feel as strong as when you are not eating.
  • Analgesics may not help it. It cannot be cured by such OTC drugs.
  • Bitter and metallic tastes of food.
  • Gradual decline of sensation of the tongue or numbness.
  • Decline of taste.

Some reason why you have Bruning Mouth Syndrome

There are many causes of BMS but nothing is really certain. Everything about its existence are all theories. Some says that BMS is the result of the lowered amount of estrogen and progesterone. It is observed that most women who are in their menopause stage are experiencing this condition.

Here are other factors that may trigger the occurrence of BMS:

  • Deficiencies of some essential vitamins and minerals like iron, folic acid and also vitamin B. This can associated with anemia. Blood tests will reveal this.
  • Malfunctioning of the thyroid glands such as hypothyroidism.
  • Some drugs such as the protease inhibitors and cardio-drugs such as the angiotensein converting drugs like captopril.
  • Diabetes mellitus.
  • Dry mouth caused by the Sjogren’s Symdrome.
  • Gastric reflux.
  • Smoking and alcohol use.
  • Frequent irritated of the tongue due to poorly fitting dentures, or allergies to the denture material.
  • Allergies to certain food that makes the taste buds alter the true taste of food.
  • Nerve damage.
  • Psychological problems.

Burning Mouth Syndrome Management

Easing up the Burning Mouth Syndrome is possible if you know what to do about it. As of the moment, there is no definite solution or treatment to this problem. Sometimes it will even resolve by itself. However, some practices can lower the numbness or the burning sensation. Here’s how:

  • Drink lots of water. It keeps dry mouth away that can be a contributor of BMS.
  • Change your habits such as smoking, tobacco use, drinking alcohol, eating too much of spicy food.
  • Choose milder toothpaste. Sometimes, mentholated toothpastes feel very uncomfortable in the mouth.
  • If you are taking prescription or even over the counter medicine, talk to your doctor or dentist because a lot of them can cause dry mouth and trigger BMS.
  • reduce the stress in your life. There are a lot of diseases that are associated with stress. So, don’t sweat the little things. Take yoga classes, meditation and deep breathing.
  • Medications can be given to you to promote saliva to help with the dry mouth.
  • Medications can be given to you to treat nerve pain.

Keeping a diary of what you put into your mouth will help narrow down the reasons. Write down not only food, but makeup and toothpastes.

Keep your mind happy and healthy. You total health practices can affect your dental health. Burning mouth syndrome can be avoided. Talk to your doctor or dentist about it.

By: Ladan Zinati

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Dr. Ladan Zinati, a graduate of University of Southern California, USC in 1993 where she graduated on top of her class with honor and multiple awards. Dr. Zinati is a member of American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and Los Angeles dental Association. At age 12, Dr. Zinati knew she wanted to be a dentist and by age 17 she started working in a dental office as a dental assistant for 5 years while attending last year of high school and 4 years of university, before entering dental school.

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  • Rory
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    November 29, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    At one time or another, I have experienced something like this. I can attest to the fact that I think mineral/vitamin deficiency can play a big part, as it was when I was eating a poor diet and stressed out.

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      December 2, 2013 at 12:57 AM

      Hi Rory. Thanks for your input on the subject of burning mouth syndrome.

  • Suzz
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    December 4, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    I have never heard of this. I have MS and sometimes have tingling on my tongue and lower jaw. Wondering about any connection.

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      December 6, 2013 at 4:52 PM

      Suzz, yes there is a definite connection. Talk to your doctor to see what he can do for you to help you with the sympotoms.

  • Moncy
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    January 20, 2014 at 11:32 PM

    Very informative. This is the first time I’ve heard of BMS. I knew someone had the symptoms and assumed it was a food allergy. Now I can pass this information on so that they may no longer assume it to be an allergy.

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      January 22, 2014 at 11:44 PM

      Yes, many people don’t know why they have a burning sensation in their mouth.

  • davrinwerty33
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    February 21, 2014 at 4:12 AM

    I think I may have this. This is invaluable for self diagnosis. Some of us are not wealthy enough to afford dental insurance. thank you.

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      March 2, 2014 at 12:57 AM

      You are very welcome. Let me know if you have any concerns or questions that I can answer.

  • Rob
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    March 3, 2014 at 11:18 PM

    I came across this page on Twitter. I work for a Harvard trained MD named Susan Sklar in Long Beach who has developed a proprietary blend called “Advanced Burning Mouth Syndrome Formula” that has helped on average 7 out of 10 patients with their symptoms. There is a significant amount of women suffering from BMS and Dr. Sklar has found in her research that hormones play a huge part (most cases we see are postmenopausal women). She has developed two formulas, one for men and one for women. Thank you for sharing your information on this topic, we really hope to help as many people as possible and reach those still suffering.

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