Burning mouth syndrome Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... Burning mouth syndrome affects up to 4 percent of U.S. adults — women seven times as often as men. It generally occurs in middle-aged or older adults. But it may occur in younger people as well....

Causes
... The possible causes of burning mouth syndrome are many and complex. Each of the following possible causes applies to only a small portion of all people who complain of a burning mouth. More than one-t...

Burning mouth syndrome Treatment

Treatment
... Treatment triggers improvement in symptoms for many people with burning mouth syndrome. But the type of treatment depends on the underlying cause. Dry mouth (xerostomia). Treating the cause of your dr...

Burning mouth syndrome Support

Coping skills
... Burning mouth syndrome can be painful and frustrating. The good news is that it''s a treatable condition. Although it may take time, you can usually improve your symptoms by working with a team of hea...

Burning mouth syndrome Other

Overview
... Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a complex, vexing condition in which a burning pain occurs on your tongue or lips, or over widespread areas involving your whole mouth, without any obvious reason. The ...