Diabetes And Bad Taste In Mouth
Vincent's stomatitis; Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
Symptoms
Bad breath - Crater-like ulcers between the teeth
- Fever
- Foul taste in the mouth
- Gums appear reddened and swollen
- Grayish film on the gums
- Painful gums
- Profuse gum bleeding in response to any pressure or irritation
Note: Symptoms often begin suddenly.
Signs and tests
The health care provider will look at your mouth for signs of trench mouth:
- Crater-like ulcers filled with plaque and food debris
- Destruction of gum tissue...
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