Burning Mouth Syndrome London

What causes burning mouth syndrome?

The causes can be either of these:

• Primary burning mouth syndrome: This type happens when the doctor cannot find any abnormalities from clinical or lab analysis. There are studies suggesting this condition to be linked to issues of taste and the central nervous system.
• Secondary burning mouth syndrome: An underlying medical condition is the cause of this type of burning mouth. These issues may be:
• Poor nutrition
• Dry mouth
• Allergies to food and substances
• Certain medications
• Reflux of stomach acid
• Tongue thrusting and teeth grinding
• Other oral conditions
• Psychological factors
• Serious mouth irritation

What are the risk factors?

Though the condition is rare, your risk increases when you’re above 50 years, experiencing perimenopause or postmenopause, and a female.

What causes burning mouth syndrome is not clear; it typically happens. But some factors will raise your chances of having this condition:

• Recent health condition
• Certain medical conditions like autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia, etc.
• Food allergies
• Dental treatments done previously
• Medications
• Depression
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Traumatic situations

How is it treated?

Your treatment depends on the cause: primary or secondary burning mouth syndrome.

Since the secondary cause is tied to a medical condition, your doctor will treat the condition, and the symptoms should improve.

For primary causes, there’s no known cure, and treatment is not just a single course. It may include one or more of the following:

• Saliva substitute products
• Special oral rinses
• Certain antidepressants
• And many more

Self-care measures

To support medical treatment, try:

• Drinking more fluids
• Not to eat acidic and spicy foods and drinks
• Not to use tobacco
• Stress reduction therapies