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My first question.

I have bleeding gums. I have been getting special treatment from dentist. Anyways, my gums ALWAYS bleed sometimes just randomly in the day. and are swollen.
I am wondering is it ok to go out to go to the bars, or resturants? with my open gums, my thinking is, is that my food, and drinks will be touched by people maybe with cuts then the food, fork, drink, cup or whatever all goes into my mouth with my open gums.. I realize this sounds crazy, but is this a risk? assuming somebody with hiv handles this stuff, then my bleeding gums?  Also kissing my girlfriend?

Next, I used toilet paper that appeared to have pee on it? is toilet paper that is used a risk? I dont think there was blood but what if theere was?

Thanks for the time.
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Thank you everybody.
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480448 tn?1426948538
so no risk?
for kissing, sharing food, drinks? even with bad/bleeding gums? .

Nope!
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so no risk?
for kissing, sharing food, drinks? even with bad/bleeding gums?
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Wrong forum, you need the dental forum this isn't an HIV concern.
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Basically

I'll have bleeding gums 24/7 is it ok to eat/drink whatever/? even if a person with hiv handles it? and has a cut and touches it?

and kiss whoever with them bleeding?  
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