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Can you tell me more about burning mouth syndrome?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

BMS: Burning mouth syndrome (bms) is a painful, frustrating condition often described as a scalding sensation in the tongue, lips, palate, or throughout the mouth. More info at: http://www.Nidcr.Nih.Gov/oralhealth/topics/burning/burningmouthsyndrome.Htm.

Answered 2/2/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Burning mouth: syndrome neuropathic pain, a dysfunction of the sensory nerve branches that supply the tongue and oral mucosa. Burning sensation, dry mouth and bitter taste are the major symptoms.

Answered 8/21/2014

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