Healing at the Speed of Light
Burning Mouth Pain
Jan 4, 2023
The podcast discusses burning mouth pain and the potential benefits of laser therapy compared to medications. It explores the causes, symptoms, and treatment options of burning mouth pain and highlights a study comparing the effectiveness of laser therapy and medications. Laser therapy proves to offer better and longer-lasting results, with no need for increased dosage or additional medications. The hosts also express excitement for future episodes on research and laser therapy.
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Quick takeaways
- Laser therapy is a more effective and longer-lasting treatment option for burning mouth syndrome compared to medications.
- Laser therapy offers a safe and promising alternative for managing neuropathic pain, providing pain relief, improved function, and better quality of life.
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Laser Therapy vs. Medications for Burning Mouth Syndrome
A study compared the effectiveness of laser therapy and medications for treating burning mouth syndrome. Laser therapy showed faster, more pronounced, and longer-lasting pain relief compared to medications. It also improved functional scores, including speech, taste, eating, and drinking. The laser therapy group did not require additional medication throughout the study, while the medication group needed increased doses at three months. Laser therapy proved to be a safe and well-accepted treatment option for burning mouth syndrome.
