Reflections Dental Health Centre - Treatment Centers and Clinics for BMS in MB

Reflections Dental Health Centre
717 Harrow Street
Winnipeg MB R3M 3Y7
Tel. (204) 77-SMILE

Burning Mouth And Seniors. Dr. Hamin Can Help!

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. Hamin 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 Reflections Dental Health Centre 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 Reflections Dental Health Centre we can prescribe a topical anti-fungal agent that can help the problem.

Call us at (204) 77-SMILE for more information on how we can help you with burning mouth.