Burning Mouth and Tongue
Burning Mouth and Tongue
NATURAL PRESCRIPTION FOR BURNING MOUTH AND TONGUE
* Investigate food allergies to see if they are the cause of the problem. See Food Allergy page 146.
* To see if your toothpaste is causing the symptoms, brush using only baking soda for a few days.
* Eliminate the use of mouthwash (see Bad Breath on page 49 for a fuller discussion of mouthwash problems).
* Stop smoking.
* Eliminate the use of alcohol for a few weeks to see if symptoms are related to that.
* Visit your dentist for a thorough cleaning, as plaque can sometimes cause these symptoms.
* If you wear dentures, have the fit checked and change the brand of adhesive you use, because some adhesives can cause reactions in sensitive people.
* If you have numerous amalgam fillings, or if you've recently had dental work done that includes fillings, you should discuss the possibility that your fillings are causing your symptoms. This is controversial, but some dentists are willing to allow for this possibility.
* If you take any medications regularly, check with your doctor to see if they could be causing your symptoms.
IN ADDITION TO YOUR DAILY SUPPLEMENTS TAKE:
* iron: 60 mg. daily (after checking with your doctor to see if you need it).
* B12:1,000 meg. dissolved under the tongue daily.
* Folic acid: 800 meg. daily.
* Zinc: 50 mg. daily.
IN ADDITION: Some patients with burning mouth and tongue are helped with injections of B12, liver, and folic acid. You should discuss this with your doctor.
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