Trench mouth
Alternate Names : Vincent's stomatitis, Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
Symptoms & Signs
- Bad breath
- Crater-like ulcers between the teeth
- Fever
- Foul taste in the mouth
- Gums appear reddened and swollen
- Grayish film on the gums
- Painful gums
- Profuse gum bleeding in response to any pressure or irritation
Note: Symptoms often begin suddenly.
Diagnosis & Tests
The health care provider will look at your mouth for signs of trench mouth: - Crater-like ulcers filled with plaque and food debris
- Destruction of gum tissue around the teeth
- Inflamed gums
There may be a gray film caused by broken down (decomposed) gum tissue. Occasionally, there may be fever and swollen lymph nodes of the head and neck. Dental x-rays or x-rays of the face may be done to determine how severe the infection is and how much tissue has been destroyed. This disease may also be tested for by a throat swab culture.
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