| Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a condition that | | | | and dry mouth. |
| causes pain in the mouth, lips or tongue without | | | | Treatment of burning mouth syndrome is highly |
| any clear reason. There are often no visible signs | | | | individualized and depends on your particular signs |
| of irritation. The cause of the syndrome may be | | | | and symptoms and on the underlying cause or |
| caused by the onset of menopause to vitamin | | | | causes. Treatment triggers improvement in |
| deficiencies. Both men and women can get BMS. | | | | symptoms for most people with burning mouth |
| About 5% of the population, usually people over | | | | syndrome. Use of low dosages of clonazepam |
| the age of 60 are affected with this condition. | | | | (Klonopin), chlordiazepoxide (Librium)13 and tricyclic |
| Personality and mood changes (especially anxiety | | | | antidepressants. Capsaicin (hot pepper) mouth |
| and depression) have been consistently | | | | rinses may also help some people with BMS. |
| demonstrated in patients with burning mouth | | | | Thioctic acid may be a treatment for burning |
| syndrome and have been used to suggest that | | | | mouth syndrome. Burning mouth syndrome (BMS): |
| the disorder is a psychogenic problem. | | | | double blind controlled study of alpha-lipoic acid |
| Burning mouth syndrome has not been linked to | | | | (thioctic acid) therapy. |
| any specific medical condition, associations with a | | | | Avoiding foods that contain allergens that may |
| wide variety of concurrent health conditions and | | | | irritate the tissues of your mouth may help. |
| chronic pain conditions, involved headaches. Using | | | | Tongue thrusting and teeth grinding (bruxism) can |
| blink reflex and thermal quantitative sensory tests | | | | be helped with mouth guards, medications and |
| have demonstrated signs of neuropathy in most | | | | relaxation techniques. There are many other tips |
| people with burning mouth syndrome. Hormonal | | | | is helpful this condition. Brush your teeth/dentures |
| changes are still considered to be important | | | | with baking soda and water. Avoid alcohol and |
| factors in burning mouth syndrome. Other possible | | | | tobacco products. Avoid irritating substances like |
| causes of BMS include nutritional deficiencies, | | | | hot, spicy foods; mouthwashes that contain |
| allergies, certain medications, certain medical | | | | alcohol; and products high in acid, like citrus fruits |
| conditions, hormonal changes during menopause | | | | and juices. |