Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a fairly common chronic condition characterized by burning sensation, stinging or pain in the mouth without obvious signs of an organic cause1. The burning sensation or pain from this condition may involve the tongue, gingiva, lips, inner side of the cheeks, palate, or widespread areas of the entire mouth. The burning sensation or pain varies from mild to severe. Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) may be associated with a sensation of dry mouth and/or taste alterations 2.