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Oral bacterial metabolism is not only important for one species growth and development but important for the entire biofilm as well. For example, Streptococci spp. which is the most prevalent bacteria in the mouth ferments carbohydrates which produce lactic acid.
The mouth normally contains a balance of different bacteria. Trench mouth occurs when there is an overgrowth of normal mouth bacteria. The gums become infected and develop painful ulcers. Viruses may be involved in allowing the bacteria to grow too much. Risks include the following: 1  Emotional stress. 2  Poor oral hygiene. 3  Poor nutrition. 4  Smoking. 5  Throat, tooth, or mouth infections.