Glosodinia: burning sensation in the mouth
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Causes and Diagnosis
Causes - This condition may be associated with chronic irritation of mouth, nerve damage caused by dental extractions, xerostomia (dry mouth), oral candidiasis, deficiency of vitamins, allergies, hormonal changes or the immune system, smoking, or certain psychological disorders such as anxiety or depression. Glosodinia may be caused by a swollen gum, tooth aphthae or unpolished. Also can be caused by certain drugs, and diuretics.
Diagnosis - Your dentist will ask questions about location, time or the severity of pain and will examine your mouth to see if there are irritants and teeth broken, infections caused by certain fungi (candidiasis) or inflamed areas. To check for severe xerostomiei, which also can cause pain, your salivary glands will be examined to determine if secrete sufficient saliva
Can A Dentist Help?
The good news is that there is help available from professionals - find NHS Dentist who can see you and they will be able to give advice and tips on curing your problem.
An NHS dentist is able to address both the symptoms (such as burning) and the underlaying condition.
Duration, Treatment and Tips
Duration - Glosodinia can be acute (with a period of several days or weeks) or chronic (with a longer duration). Duration of the disease usually depends on the cause
Treatment - Treatment varies from case to case, depending on the cause of appearance. This may include:
* Removal of oral irritants (unpolished edges, crowns)
* Painkillers for pain;
* Treat the disease that causes glosodinia (vitamin deficiency, diabetes);
* Microsurgical nerve repair if damaged nerves.
Tips to relieve symptoms - Besides medical treatment, there are several tips that can help relieve the symptoms:
* Drink lots of fluids to relieve dry mouth,
* Avoid products that contain cinnamon or peppermint;
* Avoid spicy foods;
* Quit smoking;
* Avoid acidic foods and coffee.
