Health Tips

If it doesn't take a red chilli to set your mouth on fire,you may want to check in with your dentist- and maybe a psychologist,Burning-mouth syndrome affects many people and is marked by (surprise!) a burning sensation in the gums,palate,and lips.Many sufferers are misdiagnosed,says Andres pinto,D.M.D.,in a new "field guide"to the disorder.If you have unexplained symptoms,some possibilities to consider include anemia,vitamin deficiency,acid-reflux disease,diabetes,and a yeast infection of the mouth.Check your stress level,too;anxiety-driven habits like tooth grinding or repetitively thrusting your tongue against the roof of your mouth may figure into as many as seven out of 10 cases..