Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS)

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Definition Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is described as a burning sensation in the tongue or other sites in the oral cavity. It is usually idiopathic with no clinical or laboratory findings. As well as the burning or scalding sensation to the tongue or palate, symptoms may include: lack of saliva, changes to the tongue mucosa,…

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