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Revision as of 04:00, 12 December 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Complications
- Dehydration
- Loss of teeth
- Pain
- Periodontitis
- Spread of infection
Prognosis
The infection usually responds to treatment. The disorder can be quite painful until it is treated. If trench mouth is untreated or treatment is delayed, the infection can spread to the cheeks, lips, or jawbone and destroy these tissues.