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Brush twice a day with a small
amount of fluoride toothpaste.
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Use a toothbrush with a small
head, which makes it easier to
clean around the back teeth.
Angle the bristles toward the
gumline so they clean between the
gums and teeth.
Brush gently back and forth in
short circular strokes.
Brush all sides of each tooth.
Brush the tongue.
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Oral Health
Tips for People
Living with HIV
Oral health is linked to overall
health and can impact physical,
psychological, social and financial
well‐being.
A Healthy Mouth is a Healthy You
Your Mouth Reflects Your Overall
Health
Tips for talking to Your Dentist
or Health Care Provider
Oral conditions can be painful, annoying and
can lead to other problems. Most oral
problems are preventable and easily treated
if found early.
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Ask about the best way to care for your
mouth.
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Ask them to repeat anything you don't
understand.
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Ask 'how' and 'why' questions.
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Tell the dentist or hygienist if you notice
any unusual changes in the way your
mouth looks or feels or if it's dry.
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Talk to your health care provider about
developing an oral health plan.
DID YOU KNOW?
What is Oral Health?
Oral health is the health of your mouth,
including your teeth, gums, throat, and the
bones around the mouth. Oral health is
important for people of all ages. A healthy
mouth helps people enjoy their food, chew
better, eat well, and avoid pain and tooth
loss.
Tips for a Healthy Mouth
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See your dentist regularly for check‐
ups and cleanings.
Brush your teeth. Brushing is necessary
for removing dental plaque, a sticky
film of bacteria. Plaque buildup can
cause tooth decay, gum disease, and
bad breath.
Floss every day. Flossing cleans plaque
from the parts of your teeth that your
toothbrush can’t reach.
Take all your HIV medications on
schedule to protect your immune
system and help prevent oral infections.
Don't smoke. Your health care provider
or dentist can help you quit.
People with human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV) are at special risk for oral
health problems such as:
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chronic dry mouth
bleeding gums
loose teeth
bone loss around the teeth
cancer (Kaposi's sarcoma)
oral warts
canker sore/fever blisters
thrush (Candida/yeast) and
dental cavities
Don’t Wait Until It Hurts
Good oral health is an important part of
managing your HIV disease and your overall
health. Make oral health care a regular part
of taking care of yourself.
Remember, with the right treatment, your
mouth can feel better. And that's an
important step toward living well with HIV.
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