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  Robin D Kurtz DDS
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Burning Mouth And Seniors.  Dr. Kurtz 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. Kurtz 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 The Smile Design Group 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 The Smile Design Group we can prescribe a topical anti-fungal agent that can help the problem.

Call us at (614) 875-6357 for more information on how we can help you with burning mouth.

Burning Mouth
In Grove City Ohio and the surrounding
Galloway - Columbus - Hilliard - Ashville OH areas.

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

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