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Can an std or hiv cause plaque build up on teeth? i brush but teeth stop feeling clean around mid day? could this be a symptom of hiv or an std?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

No: No. Just do midday brushing/flossing.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 7/19/2015

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Nope: Just the normal bacteria in your mouth.

Answered 7/19/2015

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