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Dental Filling work & HIV STDs transmission

Hello:

I had dental filling done on 3 teeths (lower rear teeth) & a therapeutic pulpotomy done on one of them on July 9th.  The operation went very well.  I have not experienced any pain or seen any blood in my mouth since the operation (even during daily flossing).  The only thing I noticed is the sensation I felt near the fillings when I drank very cold icy drinks, which the dentist had already warned me about.

Unfortunately, I had forgotten about my dental work.  Since then I performed oral sex (cunninligus) on 4 ladies (all in US).  1st is a CSW 9 days after the dental filling work, the 2nd (also CSW) 3 weeks later.  The other 2 ladies, 7 weeks later.

What is my risk of getting HIV or other STDs (if we assume these ladies have HIV or some STDs)?  My guess is you would tell me "extremely low" based on what I read on this forum.  If so, then my next question is can the sensation I felt create the opening needed for me to either catch HIV or other STDs?

Thank you very much in advance for your help and insights



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300980 tn?1194929400
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Glad to help. EWH
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Many thanks.  Take care.  
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300980 tn?1194929400
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No, there is no risk for other STIs either.  EWH
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Thank you Dr. Hook.

What about other STDs?  Herpes, siphilis, etc?  Would the dental work or sensation increase the risk?

Thx.  
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300980 tn?1194929400
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Welcome to our Forum.  As you probably already know, it is unlikely that any of the partners you mention had HIV.  Even if they did however, your dental work would not put you at any risk for HIV.  Oral sex of the sort you describe is virtually for no risk and the recent dental work does not change that.  I would not worry.  There is no need for testing.  

I suspect the sensation you are describing is related to the dental work, nothing more.  EWH
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