Trench mouth history and symptoms

Overview
Trench mouth is a polymicrobial infection of the gums leading to inflammation, bleeding, deep ulceration and necrotic gum tissue; there may also be fever.

Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of trench mouth may include:


 * Severe gum pain
 * Bleeding gums when they're pressed even slightly
 * Red or swollen gums
 * Pain when eating or swallowing
 * A gray film on gums
 * Crater-like sores (ulcers)
 * A foul taste in your mouth
 * Foul breath
 * Fever
 * Swollen lymph nodes