Burning sensation in mouth

A burning or scalded sensation that most commonly affects your tongue, but may also
affect your lips, gums, palate, throat or whole mouth.
A sensation of dry mouth with increased thirst.
Taste changes to bitter or metallic taste.

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1. Does your mouth feel like it has been scalded by hot tea? You may have what is known as Burning Mouth Syndrome . The burning sensation may affect the tongue, the roof of the mouth, the gums, the inside of the cheeks and the back of the mouth or throat . The condition sometimes is known as " burning tongue (or lips) syndrome, “scalded mouth syndrome”, "glossodynia" and "stomatodynia .“ Burning mouth syndrome is the medical term for ongoing (chronic) or recurrent burning in the mouth without an obvious cause.

2. This discomfort may affect the tongue, gums, lips, inside of your cheeks, roof of your mouth or widespread areas of your whole mouth. The burning sensation can be severe, as if you scalded your mouth . At Dr.Sachdeva’s Dental Clinic in Ashok Vihar , explain Burning Mouth as feeling when there are changes in the way the nerves in your mouth send messages to your brain - for example, about taste and temperature. When your brain doesn't understand these messages properly it can cause the feeling of pain or burning .

3. Symptoms People who experience BMS report a scalding , tingling , or burn ing sensation occurring in the mouth. The severity of these symptoms varies between individuals. The pain or burning can last for a few hours to a few days . It may also start suddenly, disappear, and start again several months later . Some people who have BMS may feel increased pain throughout the day, while others find some relief from eating or drinking

4. Once burning mouth syndrome begins, it may persist for many years . Patients who have it may awaken with no pain only to find that the burning sensation grows progressively worse during the day . They may have difficulty falling asleep . Dentists in North Delhi , explain that the discomfort and restlessness may cause mood changes, irritability, anxiety and depression.

5. Symptoms of burning mouth syndrome may include A burning or scalded sensation that most commonly affects your tongue, but may also affect your lips, gums, palate, throat or whole mouth A sensation of dry mouth with increased thirst Taste changes, such as a bitter or metallic taste Loss of taste

6. Causes There are multiple causes for this painful, burning sensation of the tongue, gums, palate and other areas of the mouth . The reason can be challenging to pinpoint as individuals can experience more than one cause at a time. When BMS is classified by cause, it is considered to be primary or secondary . Primary burning mouth syndrome When no clinical or lab abnormalities can be identified, the condition is called primary or idiopathic burning mouth syndrome.

7. Dentists at Dr. Sachdeva’s Dental Clinic , suggests that primary burning mouth syndrome is related to problems with taste and sensory nerves of the peripheral or central nervous system . Secondary burning mouth syndrome Sometimes burning mouth syndrome is caused by an underlying medical condition . In these cases, it's called secondary burning mouth syndrome.

8. Dry mouth When your mouth does not have enough saliva to stay wet, you get that dry, sticky feeling known as dry mouth. This is another oral condition that can be caused by different factors, such as diseases that affect the salivary glands , some medications or natural hormonal changes . Chronic dryness can contribute to a burning sensation or soreness in your mouth. Solution : At Dr.Sachdeva’s Dental Clinic in Ashok Vihar , we recommend keeping your mouth moist by drinking more water and sucking on sugarless candy or chewing sugarless gum. Using a saliva substitute will also combat the dryness and keep your mouth healthy.

9. 2 . Nutritional deficiencies A deficiency of some key nutrients can also be a source of your tongue tingles. Deficiencies of vitamin B and minerals including iron and zinc can contribute to burning tongue syndrome by affecting the health of your oral tissues . Solution :  Make sure you are eating a well-balanced diet with fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, dairy, nuts, seeds and healthy proteins. Talk to your doctor before taking nutritional supplements.

10. 3. Mouth irritation Drinking too many irritating beverages, over-brushing your tongue, and overusing your mouthwash can irritate mouth tissues . Solution :  If you are experiencing a burning sensation in your mouth, try to drink fewer or less acidic drinks . Talk to your dentist about your oral hygiene habits to determine whether they could be causing some of the irritation.

11. 4 . Medication side effects One of the possible burning tongue causes is the use of certain medications. Some drugs may cause soreness and dryness of the mouth . Solution :  Inform your doctor if you are having side effects due to medications you are taking . 5. Allergies or reactions  to foods, food flavorings, other food additives, fragrances, dyes or dental-work substances

12. 6. Oral conditions The burning can also be caused by another oral health condition, such as oral thrush , a fungal infection in the mouth. Or it could be geographic tongue , a condition as curious as it sounds which coats your tongue with a map-like surface . Solution :  Luckily, your dentist can navigate these strange territories, diagnose, and provide options to reduce the discomfort 7 . Reflux of stomach acid (gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD )  that enters your mouth from your stomach

13. Risk factors Burning mouth syndrome is uncommon. However, your risk may be greater if : You're a woman You're postmenopausal You're over the age of 50 Burning mouth syndrome usually begins spontaneously, with no known triggering factor . However, certain factors may increase your risk of developing burning mouth syndrome, including: Recent illness

14. Previous dental procedures Wearing dentures Allergic reactions to food Medications Traumatic life events Stress Anxiety Depression

15. What should I do if I think I have burning mouth ? Our dentist at Dr.Sachdeva’s Dental Clinic can confirm the diagnosis and develop an appropriate treatment plan. The dentist will review your medical history and ask you to describe your symptoms. First, any oral conditions causing the burning sensations should be investigated . For example, if you have dry mouth, your dentist may advise that you drink more fluids or may suggest saliva-replacement products that can be purchased at a pharmacy.

16. An oral swab or biopsy may be used to check for thrush, which is a fungal infection; thrush can be treated with oral antifungal medications . Any irritations caused by sharp or broken teeth or by a removable partial or full denture should be eliminated. Other simple measures may help. Eliminate mouthwash , chewing gum, tobacco and very acidic liquids (certain fruit juices, soft drinks and coffee) for two weeks to see if there is any improvement. If your dentist determines that no oral conditions are causing the burning sensation and the steps listed above do not resolve the problem, disorders such as diabetes, abnormal thyroid conditions, Sjogren’s syndrome, mineral deficiencies or food allergies should be investigated

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