Hi dmplaura,
It sure does seem like the time line of your dentistry fits the situation you are experiencing. I have never heard of mouth splints causing burning mouth syndrome, but I suppose anything is possible. Could you be highly sensitive to the material that was used to fabricate the splints?
Nystatin is prescribed if there is "visual" signs of oral candida present during a clinical examination. Did your dentist prescribe this based only on your symptoms? Since you have come up negative for oral candida on 5 different occasions, then obviously the nystatin wouldn't be of benefit.
Has a dentist ruled out oral lichen planus? If not, that may be something to explore at this time.
It doesn't sound like you have permanent nerve damage. At least not from the mouth splints. It sounds to me like you may have an autoimmune condition going on in your mouth that was caused by ???. Perhaps your neurologist can offer you more insight into what is going on. But I would also have a dentist perform a thorough oral exam to rule out oral lichen planus.
Sorry I cannot be of more help :-( Please keep us informed on how you're doing!
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by dmplaura
So, I've narrowed it down. After receiving a list of every prescription medication I had during 2007, and dental procedure during 2007, I have managed to link my case of burning mouth syndrome (BMS) not to my MS, but to dental work.
June 18, 2007 - Was fitted with mouth 'splints' for day and night wear. These covered the top row and bottom row of my teeth.
July 16, 2007 - I had my 1 month follow up with my dentist. He recorded at the time "She complained of numbness of the lips... and burning in the mouth
July 17, 2007 - I filled my first prescription of Nystatin (used for oral yeast infections).
Needless to say, the Nystatin did nothing. I've been swabbed like 5 times for yeast in the mouth. Never a positive.
Sometime between June 18 to July 16 of 2007, the 'appliances' the dentist crafted for me to wear day and night, caused things to go wrong in my mouth. Specifically my nerves.
Where do I go from here? I see a neurologist for my MS. I have a GP. I no longer go to that dentist. I've been in touch with an Osteopath that has a 'release' technique she used to treat 1 case of burning mouth, successfully, but she lives far away. I sent my chiropractor all the details the Osteopath sent to me. I'm taking all my medical and dental information with me on my next visit to my chiro.
If nerves were damaged in the mouth, is there a specific way for them to find out exactly what nerves are damaged? Is this treatable outside of surgery? I really don't want to face permanent damage. It's like the nerves are still working in the mouth, they're just 'misfiring' due to damage it feels like.
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