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What Cause Intense Burning Pain In Gums And Tongue?

I had an IPR procedure done by an orthodontist 2 weeks ago. I am now experiencing intense constant burning of my gums and tongue. The pain actually disturbed my sleep last night. I took two ibuprofen which helped a little. I do not have any white spots in my mouth or on my tongue.
Fri, 25 Apr 2014
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Hi. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
I read your query. As you mentioned you had IPR done on your teeth. This can at time lead to slight discomfort post procedure. As for white spots on tongue and burning, there may be rough spots left on teeth after reduction. This may lead to trauma and frictional keratosis.
I suggest you go to your orthodontist and get any rought point left smoothened and polished. Also if there is any plaque or calculus, you can get oral prophylaxis done.
If tolerable, do warm saline rinses. Massage gums using gum paint. Apply lidocaine gel before eating to reduce burning. Take multivitamin one tablet per day for 2 weeks. Maintain oral hygiene.
Hope the answer helps you. Take care.
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What Cause Intense Burning Pain In Gums And Tongue?

Hi. Welcome to Healthcaremagic. I read your query. As you mentioned you had IPR done on your teeth. This can at time lead to slight discomfort post procedure. As for white spots on tongue and burning, there may be rough spots left on teeth after reduction. This may lead to trauma and frictional keratosis. I suggest you go to your orthodontist and get any rought point left smoothened and polished. Also if there is any plaque or calculus, you can get oral prophylaxis done. If tolerable, do warm saline rinses. Massage gums using gum paint. Apply lidocaine gel before eating to reduce burning. Take multivitamin one tablet per day for 2 weeks. Maintain oral hygiene. Hope the answer helps you. Take care.