Myrna Pearce DMD - Treatment Centers and Clinics for BMS in BC

Myrna Pearce DMD
Suite 2203 2850 Shaughnessy Street
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 6K5
(877) 599-9766

Seniors and burning mouth

Burning mouth usually occurs in individuals over 50, but can affect others as well. There are several reasons why it occurs.

Denture problems: a new denture, or one that doesn't fit well, can irritate your entire mouth.

Reduced salivary gland function: Dr. Pearce knows that this will cause the mouth to become dry, inviting oral discomfort, difficulty eating or swallowing, loss of taste, and a burning mouth. Salivary gland dysfunction sometimes comes with age. But there are saliva substitutes and rinses at Dr Myrna Pearce Inc that we can prescribe to protect your oral tissues, and soothe burning sensations.

Medications: these often dry the mouth (side effects).

Vitamin deficiency: there is some evidence linking burning mouth syndrome to Vitamin B deficiency.

Candida infections: this is a common oral fungus, usually apparent to the eye but sometimes undetectable. At Dr Myrna Pearce Inc we can prescribe a topical anti-fungal agent that can help the problem.

Call us at (877) 599-9766 for more information on how we can help you with burning mouth.