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Treatment for trench mouth starts with a complete cleaning of the teeth, removal of all plaque, tartar, and dead tissue on the gums. For the first few days after cleaning, the patient uses hydrogen peroxide mouth washes instead of brushing
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What infections spread in the ww1 trenches?
trench foot also trench mouth was a major killer
How many soldiers died of trench foot?
Answeraccording to my books, 75,000 brits had it but only 41 died from it which i am not sure is 100% correct
What was the disease trench mouth in World War 1?
Vincent's Stomatitis (Trench mouth) is a painful form of gingivitis which can be caused by inadequate oral hygiene, poor nutrition, smoking, tooth or mouth infections and stress. It leads to painful, reddened and swollen gums which can bleed profusely. It can result in a gray film on the gums, ulcers between the teeth and bad breath.
What was the health like in trenches?
Answerthe trenches were not healthy because their were lots of desises like trench mouth and trench food, and the soldiers did not get that much food AnswerThe trenches were not healthy at all. Soldiers were prone to lots of diseaeses like trenchfoot and shellshock. Trenchfoot was gained due to the large amount of mud and cold water in the trenches. AnswerHorrible, the soldiers were at risk to trenchfoot, trenchfoot is when water gets into a soldiers tight boots for more than 2 weeks and then the feet start to become deformed and bits start falling off. The soldiers were also at risk to trench mouth, trench mouth is caused by poor hygiene and nutrition, an infection of any kind teeth or throat, smoking, stress and a weak immune system. A few of these could cause the trench mouth. Trench mouth is when the gums quickly become painful, red and swollen, and bleed in when pressure is put on. Also it causes a greyish film on the gums, a bad taste in the mouth, bad breath or crater like ulcers between the teeth. This prevented some of the soldiers in the trenches to eat and had to be force fed.
How was tuberculosis treated in 1930?
it was treated by nappy wipes and they stuck it into their mouth and pushed it down into their lungs. No they used medicine like we do now!
What is Trench mouth also called?
Trench mouth is also known as Vincent's disease
Is trench mouth contagious?
no
What exactly is the signs of trench mouth?
Some symptoms of trench mouth include extremely painful gums, bad breath, and sores on the insides of your cheeks.
What infections spread in the ww1 trenches?
trench foot also trench mouth was a major killer
What is Vincent's disease also called?
Trench mouth
Can trench mouth be caused by fecal bacteria?
You can bet on it.
What does dark yellow-orange mucus with an odor mean?
trench mouth
Can you define a trench mouth?
A trench mouth is a oral or dental bacteria. It cause gingivitis and bleeding of the gums. Possible side affects of failing to report to doctors are ulcers and cancer. Please consult a physician or dentist.
what is trench mouth and what are the symptoms of it?
It is a form of gingivitis. But whereas regular gingivitis causes swollen/bleeding gums and bad breath, trench mouth is much worse and severe as it includes infected gums that usually result in mouth ulcers concentrated on the gums. Symptoms usually pertain to the gums, manifesting in extreme pain and bleeding, a nasty taste in the mouth and again, ulcers on the gums. Additional information can be found here: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/trench-mouth/DS00457/DSECTION=symptoms
How trench mouth effects the human body?
Trench mouth is a painful bacterial infection that involves swelling and ulcers in the gums, foul taste in the mouth, fever, profuse gum bleeding in response to any pressure or irritation. Possible complications include dehydration, loss of teeth, periodontitis and spead of infection ................
How many soldiers died of trench foot?
Answeraccording to my books, 75,000 brits had it but only 41 died from it which i am not sure is 100% correct
What was the disease trench mouth in World War 1?
Vincent's Stomatitis (Trench mouth) is a painful form of gingivitis which can be caused by inadequate oral hygiene, poor nutrition, smoking, tooth or mouth infections and stress. It leads to painful, reddened and swollen gums which can bleed profusely. It can result in a gray film on the gums, ulcers between the teeth and bad breath.
