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Burning Mouth And Seniors.  Dr. Laurinat Can Help!
 

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. Laurinat 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 Larry W Laurinat DMD 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 Larry W Laurinat DMD we can prescribe a topical anti-fungal agent that can help the problem.

Call us at (888) 750-8173 for more information on how we can help you with burning mouth.

Burning Mouth
In Springfield Oregon and the surrounding
Eugene - Creswell - Coburg - Veneta OR areas.

Dr. Laurinat is licensed to perform all listed services as a general dentist. This provider is not a specialist in prosthodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, cosmetic, whitening, sedation, implants and non-specialty interest areas that require no specific educational training to advertise this service.

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