Hi alandale,

I'm sorry you are having such discomfort. Burning mouth syndrome can be extremely uncomfortable. Hope you don't mind a few questions.......

What product are you using to clean the dentures with?
Do you leave your dentures out at night?
What else are you rinsing your mouth with besides what the doctor prescribed?
Are you menopausal or post menopausal?

All oral products that contain alcohol and/or sodium lauryl sufate are irritating to the oral tissue and should not be used. Many people are very sensitive or allergic to these things and will develop a burning sensation in their mouths. A good alternative is herbal based, non alcohol, non preservative, oral products because they are less likely to cause an allergic reaction. Another ingredient that is found in many oral products that people are sensitive to is called Triclosan. This is a presevative that acts as an antibacterial agent and it's found in many soaps, deodorants, toothpastes, etc. In our office, we see many people with reactions to this ingredient when they use colgate total toothpaste. Once they stop using it, the burning sensation goes away.

With regard to hormones........ it is not unusual for a middle aged women to experience burning mouth symptoms. An imbalance in hormones can certainly cause all sorts of things to occur anywhere in the body. Have you done any reading on on Bio Identical hormone replacement? We use to be told that a family history of breast cancer meant that we had to avoid taking hormones. But the new information which includes Bio Identical hormones tells us that is not the case anymore. If you are interested in reading about it, I can find some links for you.......?

Something else that may help topically with the pain in your mouth is a product called Xylitol. You can do a google search on it. It is very healing to the oral tissues and even reduces the likelihood of a fungus infection which are common in people who wear dentures.

Hope to be helpful to you...... look forward to you reply..........

Bryanna