What Is Trench Mouth?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Treatment
Initially, the goal of trench mouth treatment is to stop the disease progression and control the symptoms. Patients are advised to avoid eating foods that are spicy or hot during their recovery and to stop smoking. A doctor may prescribe painkillers or recommend over-the-counter pain relievers based on the severity of the patient’s discomfort.
Keeping the mouth clean is essential to stopping the progression of trench mouth. However, brushing may be too painful at first. Rinsing the mouth with equal parts hydrogen peroxide and water helps to remove dead tissue from the mouth in addition to helping to cleanse it and ease the symptoms. It may also be necessary to perform a debridement, i.e., surgical removal of the dead tissue.
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