mouth and dental disorders
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Introduction
Burning mouth syndrome is mouth pain, usually involving the tongue, in people who do not have any visible sores or abnormalities in their mouth. Burning mouth syndrome probably represents a number of different conditions with different causes but a common symptom. A burning, tingling, or numb sensation may affect the entire mouth or just the tongue and may be continuous or intermittent. Doctors diagnose burning mouth syndrome on the basis of the person's symptoms and the absence of other more common causes of tongue discomfort. Any underlying causes are treated. Keeping the mouth moist often helps relieve the burning sensation. Burning mouth syndrome occurs most commonly in women after Menopause . Burning mouth syndrome is not the same as the temporary discomfort that many people experience after eating irritating or acidic foods. 