Having a word “on the tip of the tongue” has happened to all of us. Behind this everyday phenomenon lie complex brain mechanisms.

Most often, the pain is on the tip of your tongue or roof of your mouth ... Symptoms of burning mouth syndrome include a burning feeling, numbness, dry mouth, changes in taste, and sore throat ...

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