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Teeth Extraction In Hiv Patients
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Tooth extractionDear Dr. Reznik. I need one of my teeth to be extracted some time soon (top left 7) and I wonder if a) I should be worried about any complications, b) should I notify my dentist about my new HIV status, and c) any other relevant advise would be...
Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.
Grady Health System
Dear Anna:There is a great deal of scientific information available which shows that people living with HIV infection and AIDS do NOT have any more complications following dental surgery than those who are HIV negative. We perform over 100...
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Wisdom teeth removal and hiv riskI recently had my wisdom teeth removed through oral-dental surgery. 2 weeks after my operation, I... Read more »T cells after tooth extractionI got two teeth extracted on March 27 and the dentist prescribed Amoxicillin. I have a doctor visit... Read more »
Articles
Danish Study Looks at HIV and Meds for Their Effect on Diabetes RiskThe pancreas gland, located in the abdomen, makes the hormone insulin, which helps cells absorb sugar circulating in the blood. As people age, they may gain weight and become less active and their bodies may become less sensitive to the effects of... Read more »
Members of Congress Launch AIDS Caucus -- but Will It Have Teeth?The caucus could play a role in passing several pieces of legislation authored by Rep. Barbara Lee, pictured above. Three U.S. representatives launched the country's first-ever congressional HIV/AIDS caucus today. The move could be... Read more »
AIDS Is Older Than I Am: Musings From Generation YI'll be 28 years old this summer, which makes me one of the elders of the Generation Y demographic. Here's what that means, in practical terms: I still know all the words to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme song. The first celebrity death I... Read more »
The Illumination of Shadows: A Personal AccountA graduate degree was tucked in my pocket when I gritted my teeth and returned to Anaheim, California in October 1985 to start a second career. I had been invited to join a team of two and help develop the infrastructure for a new historical museum.... Read more »
Connect With Others
rotten teeth a sign of aids?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
i have several really rotten teeth. does anyone know if this is a sign of aids?Read more » Loose Teeth
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
HAS anyone heard of somebody getting loose teeth with ringing ears and neuropathy during seroconversion
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Teeth Sensitivity
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
tested negative at 5 months and 6 months via elisa after a possible vaginal exposure. i did use a condom but who knows. Lately I've been having teeth sensitivity and am wondering if it could be hiv??? I have been taking doxyciline/minocycline post...
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Teeth
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Does anyone out there get cavities all the time? I get probably 10 per year. I brush and floss 2 times per day. I cant stop it. I think it could be because of the hiv.
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