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By Mayo Clinic staffTrench mouth can be extremely painful. You can take measures to help care for yourself and cope during treatment, such as:
- Not smoking or using other tobacco products
- Taking pain medications as recommended
- Following a liquid diet, if necessary, the first few days of treatment, to minimize pain
- Avoiding spicy or very hot foods, which can irritate your tender gums
- Staying well hydrated
- Not drinking carbonated beverages or alcohol
- Keeping all dental appointments
References
- Chow AW. Epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of odontogenic infections. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed July 7, 2010.
- Wilder RS, et al. Gingivitis and periodontitis in adults: Classification and dental treatment. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed July 7, 2010.
- Gingivitis. The Merck Manuals: The Merck Manual for Healthcare Professionals. http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec08/ch095/ch095c.html?qt=trench%20mouth&alt=sh. Accessed July 21, 2010.
- Academy report. Treatment of plaque-induced gingivitis, chronic periodontitis, and other clinical conditions. Journal of Periodontology. 2001;72:1790.
- Informational paper. The pathogenesis of periodontal disease. Journal of Periodontology. 1999;70:457.
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