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.
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.
Deep dives
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.
Characteristics of Burning Mouth Syndrome
Burning mouth syndrome is a neuropathic condition that causes burning and disaesthetic sensations in the mouth, particularly on the front part of the tongue. It is characterized by chronic pain that lasts for over three months without any visible lesions. The condition affects the peripheral and central nerve pathways and can have a significant impact on various aspects of life, including taste, eating, speech, and social interactions.
The Benefits of Laser Therapy for Neuropathic Pain
Laser therapy offers a promising alternative treatment for neuropathic pain like burning mouth syndrome. By using photobiomodulation therapy, laser therapy helps repair damaged tissues and normalize cell function, leading to pain relief and improved quality of life. In a study comparing laser therapy to medications, laser therapy outperformed medications in terms of pain relief, functional scores, and long-term benefits. Laser therapy has no known side effects and provides a safe and effective option for managing neuropathic pain.