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Do any stds effect yours gums?

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Dr. Steven Koos answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Yes: Herpes simplex, gonorrhea, hpv, for instance, all can have lesions located on the gingiva.

Answered 9/2/2013

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Yes: These diseases can definitely have an abverse effect on your gums. Early signs of the diseases can also be dtected in your gum tissues.

Answered 9/3/2013

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