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**[[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>  
**[[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]]
* Quitting [[smoking]]
* Quitting [[smoking]]



Latest 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]

References

  1. "Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound) - Diagnostic Tests - Cardiovascular Health Services - Heart & Vascular Institute". Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  2. Benko, Kip R. (2013). Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Emergencies. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. ISBN 9781455770830.

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