Terrytown Dentist         Champagne Dental Services Inc         Family Dentistry

HP Champagne DDS
General Dentist

761 Wright Avenue = Terrytown LA = 70056 = (504) 362-8282
 

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. Champagne 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 Champagne Dental Services Inc 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 Champagne Dental Services Inc we can prescribe a topical anti-fungal agent that can help the problem.

Call us at (504) 362-8282 for more information on how we can help you with burning mouth.

 

 

 


Burning Mouth
In Terrytown Louisiana and the surrounding
Gretna - Belle Chasse - Marrero - New Orleans LA areas.