Burning mouth syndrome is distressing to both the patient and practitioner 
unable to determine the cause of the patient's symptoms. Burning mouth syndrome 
is a diagnosis of exclusion, which is used only after nutritional deficiencies, 
mucosal disease, fungal infections, hormonal disturbances and contact stomatitis 
have been ruled out. This article will explore the many causes and treatment of 
patients who present with a chief complaint of "my mouth burns," including 
symptomatic treatment for those with burning mouth syndrome.