Burning, tingling, or numbness of the lips or inside the mouth
Changes in feeling inside the mouth may be caused by:
- Irritation of the mouth from rough or broken teeth or fillings, appliances, dentures, foods, or tobacco.
- Allergies to foods, medications, mouthwashes, denture base materials, or metallic fillings.
- Infection, such as thrush or cold sores.
- Nutritional deficiencies.
- A sore in or near the mouth.
- Other diseases, such as diabetes.
- A problem with a nerve or the nervous system.
Continuing numbness of the tongue or other areas of the mouth can be a symptom of oral cancer and should be evaluated by a health professional.
| Author: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA | Last Updated: December 1, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH - Dentist | |
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