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By Mayo Clinic staffTrench mouth can be an extremely painful condition. 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 the first few days of treatment to minimize pain, if necessary
- 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