Thrush And Receding Gums

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Receding gums: should I get tested? Help me!

Hello Dr., I have receding gums and I engaged in French kissing. Later that night, after brushing my teeth, I noticed I had a cut on my gum near my back molar. I didn't see or taste any blood. I've called help lines and I've been told...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

I am not sure I will be any more convincing than the hot lines but here goes: you can not get HIV from kissing, French, or otherwise. DW... Read more »

Do receding gums put me at greater risk for infection?

Hi again Dr. Bob - Once again fantastic job. Kudos!! For another 50 to your foundation a few more... Read more »

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receding gums and tooth loss with lypodystrophy?

My gums seem to be receding with the loss of facial fat. I am concerned that this will lead to... Read more »

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is this thrush

Posted by Anonymous

i am getting this white stuff in my mouth its not really stuck its not really visible all over i can take my finger and run around my gums and it looks like little stings of skin it comes and goes have any ideas what this could be

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Thrush

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Does anyone here know how long after hiv infection that thrush would apear???

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Thrush?

Posted by hello123, 2 Replies

I am wondering if what I am experiencing is thrush. I looked up pictures and it seems like it might be the case. I know you can not go by symtoms, but I would like to know. I have been experiencing pain in the crevice between my bottom gums and... Read more »

Thrush or whatever

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

i'm going to see a dentist tomorrow anyway i have this problem, my mouth produces a white mucus which is dense and foamy, it can appear anywhere, near the tonsils, on the upper gums, it is not adhese to the mucosal surface and i can wipe it away... Read more »

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