Psychoneurobiological Aspects of Burning Mouth Syndrome and Oral Lichen Planus: A Narrative Review.

Summary: Imagine your mouth feels like it's constantly on fire, or you have painful sores inside your cheeks, but doctors can't easily fix it. These two conditions are called Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) and Oral Lichen Planus (OLP). Scientists are discovering that these aren't just mouth problems. They are actually linked to how our brain, hormones, immune system, and emotions all talk to each other. People with these conditions often have high stress, anxiety, and changes in their stress hormones. Because everything in the body is connected, doctors need to look at the whole person—including their mental health and stress levels—to find the best treatments, rather than just trying to fix the mouth.