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Burning Mouth Syndrome Consult
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Burning Mouth Syndrome Consult

Get expert care for your Burning Mouth Syndrome Consult by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Chat Visit

$30

w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from a Burning Mouth Syndrome Consult visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your burning mouth syndrome visit

A persistent burning sensation in your mouth with no visible cause is a real condition with real treatments. This visit takes the symptom seriously and works through the most likely causes.

You have a burning, scalding, or tingling sensation in your mouth most days

The sensation affects your tongue, lips, or the roof of your mouth

You've had dental work and a mouth exam but nothing abnormal was found

Symptoms started around menopause or after a significant health change

OTC mouth rinses and gels haven't provided lasting relief

You want to rule out nutritional deficiencies, medications, or other underlying causes

What our customers have to say

“I feel like I’m finally on the right path to improving my health with the right support now! It’s so refreshing and reassuring.”

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“My experience with General Medicine was amazing. The understanding and care that was taken to figure out what is exactly going on with me. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me.”

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Get the care you need, without the wait.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is burning mouth syndrome?

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic condition characterized by persistent burning, scalding, or tingling sensation in the mouth — most commonly affecting the tongue, lips, and palate — without an identifiable clinical or laboratory abnormality. It primarily affects perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.

What causes burning mouth syndrome?

Primary BMS involves altered pain processing — a neuropathic condition. Secondary BMS can be caused by nutritional deficiencies (B12, folate, iron, zinc), dry mouth, denture irritation, oral thrush, hormonal changes, or certain medications. A clinical evaluation distinguishes primary from secondary causes.

Can nutritional deficiencies cause a burning mouth sensation?

Yes — deficiencies in B12, iron, folate, and zinc are among the most important and treatable secondary causes of oral burning. Blood testing for these nutrients is a routine part of BMS evaluation. Correcting identified deficiencies produces significant symptom improvement in secondary BMS.

What treatments are available for primary burning mouth syndrome?

Treatment is challenging and often requires a trial-and-error approach. Options with supporting evidence include low-dose clonazepam (used as an oral rinse or swallowed), alpha-lipoic acid, low-dose antidepressants, gabapentinoids, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Symptom management rather than cure is the realistic goal.

What side effects are associated with burning mouth syndrome treatments?

Clonazepam carries sedation and dependency risk — topical use as an oral rinse (spit rather than swallow) reduces systemic effects. Low-dose TCAs cause dry mouth and drowsiness. Gabapentinoids may cause dizziness and sedation. Alpha-lipoic acid is very well tolerated. CBT has no physical side effects. Burning Mouth Syndrome Consult visit What to expect from a Burning Mouth Syndrome Consult visit
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