Burning mouth syndrome is a condition characterized by a burning sensation in the mouth without any visible signs of disease. The burning may affect the tongue, lips, gums, or other areas of the mouth. It can be caused by dry mouth, nutritional deficiencies, medication side effects, or other conditions. Diagnosis involves reviewing medical history and symptoms. Treatment focuses on identifying and addressing any underlying causes through lifestyle changes or medical treatment.

2. • 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.

3. • 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.

6. Symptoms
• People who experience BMS report a scalding, tingling, or
burning 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

7. • 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.

8. 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

9. 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.

10. • 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.

11. 1. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

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

18. 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.

19. • 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

20. For more information, you can book an appointment at
Dr Sachdeva's Dental Aesthetic And Implant Institute,
I 101, Ashok Vihar Phase 1, Delhi- 110052
Contact us at
Phone : +919818894041,01142464041
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