Trench mouth natural history, complications, and prognosis

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.