Burning Mouth Beaverton Oregon.

Michael P Negru DDS FAGD

3370 SW 192nd Avenue = Beaverton OR = 97006 = (503) 848-3606

Home

Appointments

What we offer

Ask the dentist

Meet the dentist

Newsletter sign up

Map & Hours

Smile Gallery

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. Negru 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 Bright Smile Dental Care 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 Bright Smile Dental Care we can prescribe a topical anti-fungal agent that can help the problem.

Call us at (503) 848-3606 for more information on how we can help you with burning mouth.

Michael P Negru DDS FAGD

The cause of burning mouth in seniors

Burning Mouth In Beaverton Oregon and the surrounding Aloha - Hillsboro - Tigard - Tualatin OR areas.

Burning Mouth
In Beaverton Oregon and the surrounding
Aloha - Hillsboro - Tigard - Tualatin OR areas.