If you’ve ever felt like your tongue is on fire, you could be dealing with burning mouth syndrome. You may have to deal with discomfort in the morning, all day, or sporadic pain. Burning mouth syndrome—also known as burning tongue syndrome—can cause a burning sensation in your gums, lips, throat, or mouth. Many patients also experience dry mouth, increased thirst, bitter or metallic food, or a loss of taste.
Luckily, burning mouth syndrome is extremely rare. Unfortunately, no one knows what causes the problem itself. Still, women are more likely to have burning tongue syndrome than men. Also, burning tongue syndrome only causes discomfort, but that discomfort can lead to trouble sleeping, anxiety, trouble socializing, and depression. Fortunately, though we don’t know what causes burning tongue syndrome, there are a few things you can do to alleviate the issue.
First, we recommend visiting Bellaire Dental Excellence as soon as possible. Dr. Kevin M. Altieri will help you deal with this issue. Depending on your circumstances, we may recommend visiting a specialist.
However, there are also things you can try at home to avoid discomfort. For instance, try drinking more—though we recommend avoiding carbonated beverages and alcohol. You should also avoid using tobacco products, spicy foods, and acidic foods and drinks. You should also avoid mint and cinnamon—even mint and cinnamon in toothpaste. Exercising, having a hobby, and staying active can also help.
Fortunately, if you follow these steps you’ll be able to combat the negative effects of burning mouth syndrome. If you are interested in learning more, please feel free to contact us soon at 817-294-5513. We look forward to hearing from you.