Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis

The scientific name for trench mouth is acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis. How's that for a mouth full? This common mouth disease gained world wide notoriety during WWI. Soldiers stuck in the trenches for long periods of time, with no access to dental hygiene products often developed extreme cases of gingivitis. It is less common now in such a serious form, however it does still happen and knowing a little something about the disease can be very useful in preventing it from happening to you.

As previously noted, this type of severe gum disease isn't as prevalent as it once was. It is still important to have a good idea of the symptoms.

• Painful, bleeding gums
• Pain when you eat or swallow
• Gray film covering the gums

The above are just a few of the symptoms that accompany acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis. The painful, bleeding gums are one of the most obvious signs that there is something seriously wrong in the mouth. In this case, take the occasional bleeding many people experience when they brush their teeth and multiply it by a hundred. With this severe form of gingivitis every symptom is magnified. What doesn't help is that people suffering from this disease don't want to brush their teeth because of the pain.

It's a mistake to think that a disease of the mouth isn't serious enough to cause harm to the rest of your health. Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis can become so bad that it is difficult for the patient to eat or swallow. It's pretty obvious as to why that's a bad idea. Prompt treatment is essential to correct the problem and allow the sufferer relief from this mouth disease.

The acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis symptom that may not actually cause pain is the gray film that sometimes develops on the gums. This film is a sign that things are not well with the gums and delicate soft tissue of the mouth. It looks unattractive and many people with this condition are bothered by the cosmetic ramifications more than the actual risk to their oral and overall health. Like the other symptoms of this form of gingivitis, this symptom can be cured with treatment.

Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis is a serious type of gingivitis. The good news is that it can be treated and cured with proper help. On the home front, using a product like OraMD® can prove to be very beneficial. As for the cause, gingivitis has several risk factors and avoiding them all is a good way to keep your mouth healthy.