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Although [[gums]] are likely to heal and return to their normal shape with professional cleaning and proper home care, one may need surgery to help repair them if they have been exposed to extensive damage. | Although [[gums]] are likely to heal and return to their normal shape with professional cleaning and proper home care, one may need surgery to help repair them if they have been exposed to extensive damage.<ref>{{cite book | last = Gibson | first = Alisa M. | last = Benko | first = Kip R. | title = Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Emergencies | publisher = Elsevier| location = Philadelphia, PA | year = 2013 | isbn = 9781455770830 }}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 20:33, 8 November 2016
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farwa Haideri [2]
Overview
Surgery is not the mainstay of therapy for trench mouth as symptoms can usually be treated with antibiotics, proper hygiene, and professional cleaning.
Surgery
Although gums are likely to heal and return to their normal shape with professional cleaning and proper home care, one may need surgery to help repair them if they have been exposed to extensive damage.[1]
References
- ↑ Benko, Kip R. (2013). Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Emergencies. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. ISBN 9781455770830.