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Barry Brace DMD & Associates
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469 South Kirkwood Road = Kirkwood MO = 63122 = (314) 965-6503
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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. Brace 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 Barry Brace DMD & Associates 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 Barry Brace DMD & Associates we can prescribe a topical anti-fungal agent that can help the problem.

Call us at (314) 965-6503 for more information on how we can help you with burning mouth.

 

 

 


Burning Mouth
In Kirkwood Missouri and the surrounding
St Louis - Clayton - Chesterfield - Fenton MO areas.

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Cosmetic and Implant dentistry are specialty areas not recognized by the ADA that require no specific educational training to advertise these services. Dr. Brace is a general dentist and is not licensed in Missouri in the advertised specialties of Orthodontics and Periodontics and Prosthodontics.