[Question #7974] HIV/STDs risks from kissing after wisdom tooth extraction and deep gum injury

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50 months ago
Dear All,

Thanks for this great online forum. It helps us to learn a lot while receiving professional advices.

I had an exposure that I don't know how serious it could be.  

One week ago I extracted 2 wisdom teeth and this morning I went to the dentist for a quick follow up due to pain, there was an exposed bone that the dentist had to deal with after anesthesia. There is was an injury  but it was not bleeding.

I forgot that the gum injury might be an additional risk and I met an escort at night after few hours. I didn't  have vaginal or oral sex. The exposure was intimate hugging without direct genital rubbing, lip kissing without tongue, and touching her body including vagina. I am worried about this exposure now after the dental intervention. 

Do I need to test ?

Please let me know. 

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Edward W. Hook M.D.
50 months ago
Welcome to our firm and thanks for your confidence in our service. I’ll be glad to comment.  HIV is not transmitted through kissing, even deep, open-mouth kissing. The presence of gum disease or recent cuts related to your dental work earlier in the day does not change that. Thus, even in the unlikely event that your escort partner had HIV (most do not) this would be a no risk event with no need for testing.

I hope this information is helpful to you. If any part of my reply is unclear please feel free to use your ability to follow ups for clarification. Take care. Please don’t worry. EWHH
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50 months ago
Dear Doctor, 

Thank you for your answer. 

Just one follow up,  I involve myself in these situations rarely and I never have vaginal intercourse or oral sex because I don't want to catch a disease and put my wife at risk of catching the same disease.  Is it possible that I proceed my relation normally with my wife and put this behind or I need STD testing to ensure safety. 

Thanks again.
 
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
50 months ago
The encounter you describe was a no risk event for acquisition of STI’s including HIV. There is no reason related to this event which indicates any need to abstain from unprotected sexual contact with your wife. Please don’t worry. EWH---