How To Treat Burning Mouth Syndrome

Burning mouth syndrome is a rare condition in which patients have a persistent or recurrent feeling of burning in the mouth with no known cause. While the condition is benign, it can be very unpleasant, and there is currently no cure. The symptoms most commonly associated with burning mouth syndrome include a sensation of burning, scalding, or tingling in the mouth. This sensation can occur on a daily basis, and it may persist for months or years. Patients may also experience dry mouth, increased thirst, a bitter or metallic taste in the mouth, and a change in the way food tastes. Burning mouth syndrome is most frequently diagnosed in patients over sixty years old, and it is diagnosed five times more often in women than it is in men. Both doctors and dentists can help in the diagnosis and treatment of burning mouth syndrome.