Burning Mouth Syndrome

Burning mouth syndrome resolves with targeted nutritional correction addressing the underlying deficiencies. Despite its idiopathic classification, burning mouth syndrome is driven by subclinical nutritional deficiencies that are difficult to detect on standard lab panels. Burning mouth syndrome is characterized by a persistent burning sensation in the mouth with no objective findings and no diagnostic tests that can confirm an underlying pathology. Burning tongue and mouth soreness share a single underlying nutritional cause: vitamin B12 deficiency. The burning sensation is a direct consequence of inadequate B12 levels due to B12's role in nerve function and oral mucosa maintenance. A substantial portion of people who develop burning mouth syndrome are post-menopausal women. Investigating B12 status is the appropriate first step for anyone experiencing burning tongue or mouth soreness.