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Anxiety, Depression Lead to Burning Mouth Syndrome

 
Chapter: Possible BMS Treatments

  • Drinking more fluids
  • Medications that promote the flow of saliva
  • Antifungal therapy
  • Vitamin and mineral replacements
  • Creams or lozenges containing capsaicin (the natural chemical in cayenne pepper)
  • Hormonal replacement
  • Antidepressants
  • Mental health counseling
  • Intraoral appliances
  • Denture adjustment

Reviewed: January 2012