Burning Mouth Syndrome
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What is the definition of Burning Mouth Syndrome?
Burning mouth syndrome is characterized by long-lasting burning sensations of the mouth. The pain may affect the tongue, gums, lips, palate, throat, or the entire mouth. Burning mouth syndrome may be primary or secondary. Experts believe that the primary form may be caused by damage to the nerves that control pain and taste. The secondary form is caused by an underlying medical condition. In many cases, the underlying cause in unknown.
What are the alternative names for Burning Mouth Syndrome?
  • Burning mouth syndrome
  • BMS
  • Burning mouth disorder
  • Stomatodynia
Who are the top Burning Mouth Syndrome Local Doctors?
Elite in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Yoshiki Imamura
Elite in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Yoshiki Imamura
Referral may be required
Toon, JP 

Yoshiki Imamura practices practicing medicine in Toon, Japan. Mr. Imamura is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Burning Mouth Syndrome, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neuralgia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Stent Placement.

Elite in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Takahiko Nagamine
Elite in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Takahiko Nagamine
Referral may be required
Hofu, JP 

Takahiko Nagamine practices practicing medicine in Hofu, Japan. Nagamine is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Burning Mouth Syndrome, Serotonin Syndrome, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), and Neurotoxicity Syndromes.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Dr. Alan R. Hirsch
Psychiatry | Neurology
Elite in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Dr. Alan R. Hirsch
Psychiatry | Neurology
Referral may be required

Illinois Center For Neurological And Behavioral Medicine Ltd

1455 E Golf Rd, Suite 207, 
Des Plaines, IL 
847-767-6778
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Alan Hirsch is a Psychiatrist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Hirsch is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Burning Mouth Syndrome, Anosmia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Migraine. Dr. Hirsch is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Burning Mouth Syndrome Clinical Trials?
A Phase II Open-Label Trial of MucoLock™ Oral Rinse for the Treatment of Stomatitis Characterized by Oral Dysesthesia
A Phase II Open-Label Trial of MucoLock™ Oral Rinse for the Treatment of Stomatitis Characterized by Oral Dysesthesia
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: April 20, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The purpose of this research is to test how well people can tolerate MucoLock™ as a treatment for mouth pain or burning sensation and how well it works to reduce mouth pain or burning sensation. Study participants will be asked to use MucoLock™ topical solution as a swish and spit solution (similar to mouthwash) three times per day for 5 minutes each time, for 28 days.

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FIRE Trial: Reducing Patient Memory Recall in the Burning Mouth Patient Population
FIRE Trial: Reducing Patient Memory Recall in the Burning Mouth Patient Population
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 12, 2026
Intervention Type: Other

Summary: The goal of this study is to learn about burning mouth syndrome symptoms in real time in patients with burning mouth syndrome. The main questions it aims to answer are: (1) To test the ability of a smartphone app to collect repeated observations of individual data to assess fluctuations in BMS symptoms (pain) at multiple points in the day as they happen; (2) To evaluate a panel of salivary biomark...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center