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. Yu 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 Peter K Yu DDS 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 Peter K Yu DDS we can prescribe a
topical anti-fungal agent that can help the problem.
Call us at (408) 942-9999 for more information on how we can help you with
burning
mouth.
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