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Burning Mouth And Seniors.  Dr. Matrullo 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. Matrullo 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 Paul J. Matrullo DDS PC and 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 Paul J. Matrullo DDS PC and Associates we can prescribe a topical anti-fungal agent that can help the problem.

Call us at (401) 943-0644 for more information on how we can help you with burning mouth.

Burning Mouth
In Cranston Rhode Island and the surrounding
Lincoln - Warwick - Providence - East Greenwich RI areas.

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