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Overview
Mayo Clinic specialists have expertise and experience in treating patients who have burning mouth syndrome (BMS). Mayo provides a structured evaluation of patients to examine every aspect of BMS and help patients achieve the best possible outcome. BMS is a complex condition that often requires a team approach, involving several specialists — dermatologists, dentists, psychiatrists, and ear, nose and throat doctors.
Diagnosis
A thorough evaluation is usually necessary to determine what is causing the problem. Dentists may need to rule out temporomandibular joint diseases (TMJ) or dental abscess. Patients with BMS are often referred to specialists in dermatology or oral medicine. Blood tests, allergy tests and cultures or biopsies are often helpful. Read more about burning mouth syndrome diagnosis.
Treatment Options
BMS has many causes, including medications, medical conditions, nutritional deficiencies, dry mouth, allergies, denture problems and psychological problems. Treatment depends on the cause (or causes, as often multiple factors are involved). This condition can be improved in most cases. When applicable, patients are taught to manage BMS through practicing good oral hygiene, dietary changes and other preventive practices.
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JOYCE HALE says: | 2010-01-16 20:50:01 |
| I HAVE HAD BURNING MOUTH SYNDROME FOR 3 YEARS - STARTING WITH A TOOTH EXTRACTION. I HAVE BEEN TREATED WITH NEURONTIN, AMITRYPTILIN, AND CLONAZPAM - DR. BARAGONA IN NJ. I HAVE CUT BACK ON ALOT OF THE MEDICINES BECAUSE OF THE SIDE AFFECTS. I NOW TAKE 2 CLONAZAPAM A NIGHT. I AM HAVING ALOT OF BURNING AND NOT SLEEPING NOW. CAN YOU HELP ME? | ||
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