Trench mouth history and symptoms
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Trench mouth is a polymicrobial infection of the gums leading to inflammation, bleeding, deep ulceration and necrotic gum tissue; there may also be fever.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of trench mouth may include:
Severe gum pain Bleeding gums when they're pressed even slightly Red or swollen gums Pain when eating or swallowing A gray film on gums Crater-like sores (ulcers) A foul taste in your mouth Foul breath Fever Swollen lymph nodes