attachment 12 - oral health and HIV brochure

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attachment 12 - oral health and HIV brochure

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Tips for Brushing Your Teeth 

Resources 

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Brush twice a day with a small
amount of fluoride toothpaste.

Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Medical 
Provider Locator: 

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Use a toothbrush with a small
head, which makes it easier to
clean around the back teeth.

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Angle the bristles toward the
gumline so they clean between the
gums and teeth.

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Brush gently back and forth in
short circular strokes.

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Brush all sides of each tooth.

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Brush the tongue.

https://findhivcare.hrsa.gov 

Get Tested. Find Services + PrEP  
https://www.hiv.gov 

State HIV/AIDS Hotline 
https://hab.hrsa.gov/get‐care/state‐hivaids‐
hotlines 

Tools for HRSA's Ryan White HIV/AIDS 
Program 
https://targethiv.org  

For more information about the HRSA 
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program: https://
hab.hrsa.gov/about‐ryan‐whitehivaids‐
program/about‐ryanwhite‐hivaids‐program

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. 

•

Ask about the best way to care for your
mouth.

•

Ask them to repeat anything you don't
understand.

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Ask 'how' and 'why' questions.

•

Tell the dentist or hygienist if you notice
any unusual changes in the way your
mouth looks or feels or if it's dry.

•

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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