30 October 2017
‘Burning Mouth Syndrome’
People with burning mouth syndrome experience a burning sensation in the tongue or lips that lasts for months and sometimes years. A recent study investigated the use of Botox to treat this painful condition.
Key takeaways:
– Burning mouth syndrome can be caused by nerve damage, some medications or allergies
– Botox injections resulted in pain disappearing within 48 hours that didn’t return for several weeks (whereas those treated with placebo remained in pain)
– If you think you may have burning mouth syndrome see your dentist immediately
“Botox might help ease the condition.”
Read the full story here:
https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/news/20170410/botox-may-help-ease-burning-mouth-syndrome