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Dr. Dan H Rathgeber
5637 Telegraph Road = St Louis MO = 63129 = (314) 892-4445
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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. Rathgeber 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 The Practice of Dan H Rathgeber, DDS, PC 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 The Practice of Dan H Rathgeber, DDS, PC we can prescribe a topical anti-fungal agent that can help the problem.

Call us at (314) 892-4445 for more information on how we can help you with burning mouth.

 

 

 


Burning Mouth
In St Louis Missouri and the surrounding
St Louis County - Oakville - Mehlville - Concord MO areas.

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