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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?
Craig R. Villari
Advanced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
Advanced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

Proliance Surgeons

1231 116th Ave NE #915, 
Bellevue, WA 
Experience:
17+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
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Craig Villari, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist. He treats a broad spectrum of ear, nose, and throat conditions in both adults and children. He has a special interest in caring for voice, airway, and swallowing concerns and is a post-graduate member of the American Laryngologic Society. He takes great pride in making sure his patients understand their diagnoses and treatment options.Dr. Villari grew up in Buffalo, New York but spent other parts of his childhood in Saint Louis, Missouri and Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated summa cum laude from Emory University where he also completed medical training and otolaryngology residency. He completed an extra year of subspecialty training in laryngology at the University of California, San Francisco and then practiced for four years at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, serves as a peer-reviewer for top journals, and has been an invited national and international speaker for his field.He lives on the Eastside with his wife, their son, daughter, and basset hound, Pickles. Outside of medicine, he enjoys reading, golf, and following professional sports. He's a Kraken fan and optimistic the NBA will make a return to the Emerald City. Dr. Villari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Throat Cancer, and Laryngectomy.

Elite in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Elite in Burning Mouth Syndrome
JP 

Yoshiki Imamura practices in Japan. Mr. Imamura is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Burning Mouth Syndrome, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neuralgia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Stent Placement.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Elite in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Tokyo, JP 

Takahiko Nagamine practices in Tokyo, Japan. Nagamine is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Burning Mouth Syndrome, Serotonin Syndrome, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, and Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH).

What are the latest Burning Mouth Syndrome Clinical Trials?
Burning Mouth Syndrome: Symptoms and Management

Summary: This research study aims to evaluate how an oral cooling spray, currently a commercial dietary supplement, impacts symptoms associated with burning mouth syndrome (BMS). This study will examine symptoms, frequency, and severity, along with other related side effects of BMS on food intake, enjoyment, and quality of life.

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Evaluation of the Effect of Different Treatments on Pain Scores and Self-reported Oral Health-related Quality of Life in Individuals With Burning Mouth Syndrome: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Summary: Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is characterized by a burning sensation on the tongue or other areas of the mouth, often bilateral but occasionally unilateral. It is more prevalent in postmenopausal women. No specific ethnic or socioeconomic predisposition has been identified. The etiology and pathophysiology of BMS remain unknown. Various treatment approaches have been proposed, yielding conflicting...

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