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* Good [[nutrition]] | * Good [[nutrition]] | ||
* Good [[oral hygiene]], including thorough tooth brushing and flossing | * Good [[oral hygiene]], including thorough tooth brushing and flossing | ||
**[[Antiseptic]] [[mouthwash]] such as [[chlorhexidine]] 0.12% decreases [[bacterial]] count and is effective when used in combination with good mouth care.<ref>{{cite book | last = Gibson | first = Alisa M. | last = Benko | first = Kip R. | title = Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Emergencies | publisher = Elsevier| location = Philadelphia, PA | year = 2013 | isbn = 9781455770830 }}</ref> | |||
* Mechanisms to cope with [[stress]] | * Mechanisms to cope with [[stress]] | ||
* Regular professional dental cleaning and examination | * Regular professional dental cleaning and examination | ||
Revision as of 20:26, 8 November 2016
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farwa Haideri [2]
Overview
Primary preventive strategies for trench mouth include taking proper care of teeth and gums, regular appointments with a dentist, and eating a balanced diet.
Primary Prevention
Effective measures of primary prevention strategies for trench mouth include:[1]
- Good general health
- Good nutrition
- Good oral hygiene, including thorough tooth brushing and flossing
- Antiseptic mouthwash such as chlorhexidine 0.12% decreases bacterial count and is effective when used in combination with good mouth care.[2]
- Mechanisms to cope with stress
- Regular professional dental cleaning and examination
- Quitting smoking
References
- ↑ "Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound) - Diagnostic Tests - Cardiovascular Health Services - Heart & Vascular Institute". Retrieved October 25, 2016.
- ↑ Benko, Kip R. (2013). Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Emergencies. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. ISBN 9781455770830.