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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''Trench mouth''' is a polymicrobial [[infection]] of the [[gums]] leading to inflammation, bleeding, deep [[ulcer]]ation and [[necrotic]] gum tissue; there may also be fever. | '''Trench mouth''' is a polymicrobial [[infection]] of the [[gums]] leading to inflammation, bleeding, deep [[ulcer]]ation and [[necrotic]] gum tissue; there may also be fever. | ||
==Medical therapy== | |||
Treatment is by the simple reduction of the bacteria through improved oral cleaning and salt water or [[hydrogen peroxide]]-based rinses. [[Chlorhexidine]] or [[metronidazole]] can also be used in addition. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 21:08, 6 February 2012
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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.
Medical therapy
Treatment is by the simple reduction of the bacteria through improved oral cleaning and salt water or hydrogen peroxide-based rinses. Chlorhexidine or metronidazole can also be used in addition.