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Lifestyle and home remedies

By Mayo Clinic staff

Trench mouth can be extremely painful. To help care for yourself and cope during treatment:

  • Avoid smoking or using other tobacco products
  • Take pain medications as recommended
  • Follow a liquid diet, if recommended, the first few days of treatment to minimize pain
  • Avoid spicy or very hot foods, which can irritate your tender gums
  • Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated
  • Avoid drinking carbonated beverages or alcohol
  • Keep all dental appointments
  • Get plenty of rest to reduce physical and emotional stress
  • Eat a healthy diet to improve nutrition
References
  1. Murrell GL. Trench mouth. Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery. 2010;143:599.
  2. Wilder RS, et al. Gingivitis and periodontitis in adults: Classification and dental treatment. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed March 4, 2013.
  3. 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 March 4, 2013.
  4. Baumgartner A, et al. The phylum Synergistetes in gingivitis and necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis. Journal of Medical Microbiology. 2012;61:1600.
  5. Tips for coping with stress. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pub/coping_with_stress_tips.html. Accessed March 4, 2013.
  6. Li AW, et al. The effects of yoga on anxiety and stress. Alternative Medicine Review. 2012;17:21.
  7. Sheridan PJ (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. March 8, 2013.
  8. Koka S (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. March 21, 2013.
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