... Sip water, tea, or other sugar-free drinks often throughout the day. Suck on sugar-free candies or chew sugar-free gum. Do not use alcohol or tobacco. Avoid dry, salty foods like nuts, chips, and crackers. 8. Find Affordable Dental Care It’s not legal for a dental clinic to refuse care because you’re HIV-positive. ...
8 Tips for Preventing HIV Gum, Teeth, and Oral Problems
... Sip water, tea, or other sugar-free drinks often throughout the day. Suck on sugar-free candies or chew sugar-free gum. Do not use alcohol or tobacco. Avoid dry, salty foods like nuts, chips, and crackers. 8. Find Affordable Dental Care It’s not legal for a dental clinic to refuse care because you’re HIV-positive. ...
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... Avoid swallowing the water if possible, and consider not swimming if you have open cuts or sores that could become infected. Maintain a healthy diet and stay hydrated while traveling, but be cautious of consuming contaminated food or water, including unpasteurized dairy products. ...
Traveling and HIV: 9 Tips
... Avoid swallowing the water if possible, and consider not swimming if you have open cuts or sores that could become infected. Maintain a healthy diet and stay hydrated while traveling, but be cautious of consuming contaminated food or water, including unpasteurized dairy products. ...
... Poor attention to brushing and flossing contributes to the problem, but the following factors also generally increase the risk of tooth decay in people living with HIV: High rates of smoking High rates of diabetes, as well as diabetes that isn’t controlled well High-sugar diet Drug and alcohol use Pain caused by untreated tooth decay can be excruciating ...
6 Dental and Oral Problems With HIV
... Poor attention to brushing and flossing contributes to the problem, but the following factors also generally increase the risk of tooth decay in people living with HIV: High rates of smoking High rates of diabetes, as well as diabetes that isn’t controlled well High-sugar diet Drug and alcohol use Pain caused by untreated tooth decay can be excruciating ...