Burning Mouth San Jose California.

Mike M Chen DMD

393 Blossom Hill Road Suite 150 = San Jose CA = 95123 = (408) 629-6704

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The cause of burning mouth in seniors

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. Chen 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 California Center for Implant Dentistry 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 California Center for Implant Dentistry we can prescribe a topical anti-fungal agent that can help the problem.

Call us at (408) 629-6704 for more information on how we can help you with burning mouth.

Mike M Chen DMD

The cause of burning mouth in seniors

Burning Mouth In San Jose California and the surrounding Cupertino - Santa Clara - Fremont - Sunnyvale CA areas.

Burning Mouth
In San Jose California and the surrounding
Cupertino - Santa Clara - Fremont - Sunnyvale CA areas.