![]() A classic example of allergic contact dermatitis is when someone who has a latex allergy and doesn’t tell their dentist, then they experience burning or itching where their exam gloves come into contact with their mouth. We usually call this “contact dermatitis” and it means that your skin is reacting to something. Cinnamon flavoring can intensify the burning sensation while potential allergens may lead to chapped lips or a rash around the mouth. Whenever your skin reacts to an allergen, it’s extremely common to feel itching or burning at the point where that allergen came into contact with you. Itchy or Burning Sensation Around The Mouth Normally it’s nothing to worry about, but you would rather be safe than sorry. Keep in mind that if you have a mouth sore that does not heal within two weeks, you need to see your dentist for a routine oral cancer screening. These sores could be at the corners of your mouth, along your lips, inside of your lips, or scattered elsewhere throughout your mouth. If you tend to get frequent aphthous ulcers (also called canker sores,) it might be from the toothpaste that you’re using. Mouth sores are symptom #2 when it comes to toothpaste allergies. If it’s a toothpaste allergy, the swelling will be more generalized. But with gingivitis, the irritation tends to be more localized right along the edges of the gums and improves within two weeks of good home care. Especially if you’re brushing your gumlines like you should (since that’s where plaque tends to be the thickest.) Swollen gums can easily get confused with gingivitis because of the redness or swelling involved. The first place you’re probably going to notice a toothpaste allergy is on your gums, right next to your teeth. ![]() Let’s break each of these down a little more, into more obvious allergic reaction to toothpaste and warning signs to watch for: Maybe sometimes even recurring aphthous ulcers. If you think you may be suffering from burning mouth syndrome, contact us today to schedule an appointment.Some of the most common symptoms of a toothpaste allergy are stomatitis (burning in the roof of your mouth,) glossitis (a swollen tongue,) gingivitis (inflamed gums,) buccal mucositis (irritation inside of your cheeks,) burning mouth, and overall soreness. For primary burning mouth syndrome, there is no known cure, but again treatment depends on the underlying cause and could include saliva replacement products, antidepressants, nerve pain medication, oral rinses, capsaicin which is a pain reliever made from chili peppers, anticonvulsant mediation, and even cognitive behavioral therapy. Treatment for secondary burning mouth syndrome directly depends on the cause. Secondary burning mouth syndrome may also be caused by some medications (specifically those for high blood pressure), psychological issues (depression, stress, anxiety), teeth grinding, tongue thrusting, mouth irritation from over brushing your tongue, and even ill fitting dentures which put pressure on some tissues and muscles in your mouth. These underlying conditions linked to burning mouth syndrome include dry mouth, oral thrush (a fungal infection), oral linchen planus (inflammatory condition), geographic tongue (makes the tongue look map-like), nutritional deficiencies like a lack of iron or zinc, food allergies, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and endocrine disorders like diabetes or hypothyroidism. ![]() Secondary burning mouth syndrome is when the issue is caused by a medical condition. The causes for primary are those that are related to issues with taste and the sensory nerves of the nervous system. There are two types of burning mouth syndrome: primary and secondary. There are no noticeable symptoms that occur to your mouth or tongue. The syndrome can last for months or even years. The pain could be constant, become worse throughout the day, or it could come and go. You can also feel as though you’re suffering from dry mouth and feel very thirsty. Other symptoms include a change in taste such as a metallic or bitter taste or even loss of taste. The main symptom of burning mouth syndrome is a burning pain that can be as severe as if you burned your mouth with scalding hot water. What Are the Symptoms of Burning Mouth Syndrome? It can occur suddenly or gradually, and the burning sensation is often found at the tip of your tongue or the roof of your mouth, but can also occur on your lips, gums, or even the inside of your cheeks. ![]() What Is Burning Mouth Syndrome?īurning mouth syndrome is the chronic burning in the mouth that does not appear to have any apparent cause. Here, we’ll explain what burning mouth syndrome is, what the symptoms are, what causes it, and how you can treat burning mouth syndrome. If you ever experience a burning pain in your mouth, you may have burning mouth syndrome.
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