Burning Mouth And Seniors. Dr. Wyatt 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. Wyatt 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 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. We can prescribe a
topical anti-fungal agent that can help the problem.
Call us at (972) 355-2222 for more information on how we can help you with
burning
mouth.
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