Menopause and Burning Mouth Syndrome

When menopause hits, your mouth can get as hot as your flashes!  


Called burning-mouth syndrome, this condition can be caused by a drop in estrogen. Your lips, palate, gums and tongue feel as if you've burned them on a hot drink - except the sensation doesn't subside. 


See your dentist to discuss options if this occurs.

New Sign of a Stroke

I've asked many a person to stick their tongue out in my office, but you also need to know the value of this in helping to diagnosis if someone has had a stroke. 

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue

If you suspect a person might have had a stroke, ask the person to 'stick' out his/her tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is an indication of a stroke. Another thing to remember is the first three letters of stroke ..... S. T. R. 

S for ask the individual to smile.

T for ask the person to talk and speak a simple sentence (Coherently)

R for ask him/her to raise both arms.

If he/she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

EVERYONE AT OSMANSKI DENTAL WISHES YOU A SAFE AND FUN FILLED SUMMER!! 

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