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Risk factors
By Mayo Clinic staffBurning mouth syndrome is uncommon, affecting women more frequently than it does men. It generally starts when you're an older adult, in your 50s, 60s or even 70s.
Burning mouth syndrome usually begins spontaneously, with no known triggering factor. But some research studies suggest that certain factors may increase your risk of developing burning mouth syndrome. These risk factors may include:
- Being a so-called "supertaster," or someone with a high density of the small tongue bumps called papillae, which contain taste buds
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Previous dental procedures
- Allergic reactions to food
- Medications
- Traumatic life events
- Stress
