Is Bms Serious

Burning mouth syndrome (also known as BMS or glossodynia) can be an indication of a more serious underlying condition, such as nutritional deficiencies or allergies. The most serious effect of burning mouth syndrome, however, is emotional and personal.

Is BMS curable?

A: There is no cure for BMS. Some, if not most, of the discomfort can be alleviated using a variety of medications, many of which are used to treat anxiety, depression, and other neurologic disorders although at lower doses.

Is BMS permanent?

Two thirds of people with BMS have a spontaneous partial recovery six to seven years after the initial onset, but in others the condition is permanent. Recovery is often preceded by a change in the character of the symptom from constant to intermittent.