Treatment of burning mouth syndrome
Treatment of burning mouth syndrome
involves identifying the underlying cause and treating it to relieve the burning mouth symptoms.
Depending on the cause of the burning mouth symptoms, possible treatments may include:
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Removal of oral irritants. Smoothing rough edges on teeth, fillings or crowns.
Excluding possible irritants from your diet
Treating endocrine disorders such as diabetes or hypothyroidism to improve burning mouth symptoms
Taking vitamin and mineral supplements for nutritional deficiencies
Adjusting or replacing dentures
Switching medicine, where possible, if a drug you are taking is causing your burning mouth
Female hormone replacement therapy
Prescribing medications to relieve dry mouth
Antifungal treatment for treating oral thrush
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Psychological conditions involving stress and anxiety and those, where no underlying cause can be found, are the most difficult to deal with.
In these cases the recommended treatment of burning mouth syndrome involves antidepressants. But complications may arise from the fact that although patients
can respond well to antidepressants, they contribute to dry mouth, and dry mouth is also a cause of burning mouth sydrome.
Thioctic acid (alpha-lipoic acid) is an antioxidant that is tested as a treatment of burning mouth syndrome.
Its mode of action is based on the hypothesis that burning mouth sydrome (BMS) could be related to the production of the toxic free radicals that are released in stress situations. Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant able to eliminate these free radicals.
Home remedies for Burning Mouth / Burning Tongue Syndrome treatment
You can also try these self-care tips, that help ease the pain, for the treatment of burning mouth syndrome discomfort:
Avoid irritating substances like hot, spicy foods; mouthwashes that contain alcohol; and products high in acid, like citrus fruits and juices
Sip water frequently - Suck on ice chips
Chew sugarless gum
Brush your teeth or dentures with baking soda and water instead of commercial toothpaste.
Avoid alcohol and tobacco products, as they irritate the oral mucosa and may cause burning mouth syndrom
How Can I Prevent Burning Mouth?
In general, prevention of burning mouth requires the elimination of all causes of irritation to the tissues of the mouth.
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