2.  Middle aged, menopausal women
 Mainly women, only 10-20% men
 No race distinction

3.  Pain increases as the day goes on, but subsides at
night
 Can occur at any time of year
 Mainly occurs during and after menopause
 Could persist for months or years without relief

4.  Tongue
 Lips
 Palate
 Gums
 Inside of cheeks
 Roof of mouth

5.  Damage to nervous system that controls taste
 Hormonal Changes(menopause)
 Excessive Dry Mouth
 Medicinal side effects
 Disorders such as Sjogrens Syndrome
 Diabetes
 Nutritional Deficiencies
 Acid Reflux
 Poorly fitting dentures
 Anxiety and depression
 Oral habits such as tongue thrusting and teeth
grinding

6.  When the cause for burning mouth syndrome isn’t
known, the condition is called primary or idiopathic
burning mouth syndrome.
 If it’s caused by an underlying medical condition, it’s
called secondary burning mouth syndrome.

7.  Adjusting or replacing poorly fitting dentures
 Treatment of existing disorders and medical
conditions that cause Glossodynia
 Taking nutritional supplements
 Switching medication
 Avoiding tobacco and alcohol
 Prescribing medication to relieve dry mouth
 Prescribing medication to relieve pain from nerve
damage
 Prescribing medication to relieve stress and anxiety
 Avoiding spicy foods

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