Thanks for your hlep. I am 38. I think getting the receding gums diagnosis and 4 cavities (which I never get) just freaked me out because I try to brush regularly and eat a good diet (but i drink coffee). And now I have this canker sore so I just figured I am doomed. I am going to get another HIV test at 8 weeks for piece of mind. You are so kind to answer all these people. It seems as if you are the key person on this forum providing help. Are you a doctor? Its impossible to get a posting to the Dr forum on here. They take like one question per day. Thank you again for your help.
I don't know how old you are but receding gums come with age. Yes, oral health care is very important. But receding gums is not cause by HIV.
I have read on thebody that pretecting oral health is key when you are infected with HIV and that the mouth can be the first place HIV begins to effect. I havent felt sick at all but I have noticed that my teeth look worse and worse. I brush all the time but they seem more yellow and when the dentist told me my gums are receding I got really scared. So I started researching on thebody and they had whole forum on oral health! Freaking me out...
I dont have any other symtoms but I cant stop looking atmy mouth now. I know I was HIV negative before sex with this woman because I had to get tested for health insurance last year.
If I was positive would it affect me this fast? Maybe I am rapid progressor?
Where on earth are you getting that information? I have friends that have had HIV and Aids longer than myself and I would die to have their teeth.