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TRENCH MOUTH
Q: What is trench mouth?
A: Trench mouth is a painful form of gum disease that includes the destruction of gum tissue around the teeth and creation of crater-like ulcers in the gums that are filled with plaque and food debris. This would account for one of the condition's alternative names: acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis. The term "trench mouth" came from the condition's prevalence among soldiers in World War I. Other symptoms are a grayish film on the gums and a constant foul taste and breath. It is a rare disorder, brought on or exacerbated by factors including poor oral hygiene, poor nutrition, other infections in the mouth or throat, smoking and stress. Good oral hygiene is essential to treatment. The dentist may recommend a salt-water rinse to soothe sore gums and a hydrogen peroxide rinse to wash away decayed gum tissue. If fever accompanies your condition, the dentist may also prescribe an antibiotic. The good news is that the condition normally responds well to treatment. Left untreated, though, the infection can spread to other parts of the mouth and jaw. Talk with your dentist about ways to keep your mouth healthy.
KEEP DENTAL EXPENSES UNDER CONTROL
Q: How can I keep my dental expenses low?
A: These days it's important to keep costs as low as possible. That includes medical and dental expenses. You may think putting off dental work is a way to save money. But procrastinating on a dental problem is only going to make it more serious - and more expensive to fix down the road. Think of the cost of dental treatment as an investment - an investment in your teeth and in your overall health - rather than as an expense. You, of course, can help yourself considerably and minimize problems by brushing and flossing every day. Keep a toothbrush and toothpaste at work and use them after eating. But whatever steps you take on your own, remember that two visits a year to a dentist for an examination and cleaning are also moves that will save you plenty of money in the long run. Another serious consideration is that infections in the mouth, which is loaded with bacteria, can spread to other parts of the body and put you at risk for health problems, like stroke, that ultimately are far more serious than a toothache. Talk with a dentist about ways to stay healthy and keep bills down.