Chances Of Catching HIV From Bleeding Gums

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"HIV risk for my two years old son due to bleeding gums"

Dear Mr. or Mrs.,my two years old son was at sleepover at his friends house, and he had his own toothbrush and toothpaste with him. What is worrying me is, that, today i noticed that his molar is coming out, and the gum above the molar is broken and...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for the question,First off, let me tell you there's <b>no chance of your son getting HIV</b> from the situation you describe.Even if his friend's father was HIV positive, there would be no chance for it to pass to your... Read more »

gum bleeding and advanced stage of AIDS

Hi, I just met a wonderful guy last week and I sort of suspected he was HIV+, but during our first... Read more »

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bleeding gums

What is the situation with bleeding gums. I know that gums can bleed afterone brushes ones teeth... Read more »

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Please help!!!! Uprotected oral and bleeding gums

Posted by boogen52

Hi, I'm new here so I'll do my best to write this simple like. I am a 25 year old male who about two months ago was involved in unprotected oral sex recieved from and given to a girl of the same age with unknown HIV/AIDS status. I have bleeding... Read more »

receiving oral sex from partner with bleeding gums

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello...great job on the boards everyone. I am fretting over here, and wonder if you can help. I am female, and I received oral sex from a man with a sketchy sexual history. He has very poor teeth, and I assume bleeding gums, although I can't be... Read more »

Oral Sex Bleeding Gums and Hiv...Please help

Posted by terrifiednFla, 1 Reply

I have been engaging in performing oral sex for many months on different men with HIV status unknown. None of which ejaculated in my mouth. But after what im feeling I am fearful that i have contracted HIV. I tasted blood in my mouth and had... Read more »

bleeding gums

Posted by Anonymous

I'm waiting to get tested after a possable exposier.Recently after brushing my teath I had bleeding gums.Half an hour later I did the most stupidist thing and deep kissed my girlfriend.I am worried to death that I may have exposed her.Anyone in here... Read more »

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