Is that possible get HIV infected by go to dental clinic?

[sophia7931]

I went to a very small private dental clinic last July or August and washed my teeth.There were lots of blood in my mouth. Someone told me is possible to get HIV infected by go to small dental clinic since I'm not sure if they disinfect all the devices. There was no other patient treated before me in 30 minutes, and I kept to spit those blood and water out to my mouth during the teeth washing.

I saw some article reported that there are some people get HIV infected by go to dental clinic, I was totally freak out, and I bought oraquick hiv home test last week, I tested 4 times, all the results comes back in negative. And some articles say oraquick should be accurate after 6 month ( I went to dental clinic July or Aug, 2016), is it true? should I believe my tests? and is that possible to get HIV infected even that dental clinic didn't disinfect all the devices?

Thanks for your time! I'm asking for help sincerely...

[Chancej]

Air inactivated the virus. So no, you could not get infected from dental tools regardless of when the last patient was in. I would believe your negative results and move on.

[sophia7931]

thank u very much！I was really freaked out, even though I've already got four oraquick tests, I still worry…the dental vist was about 11months ago, the oraquick test should be accurate, right?

[Chancej]

I am not familiar with the oraquick as I am in Canada, and (at least where I am at) the only way to be tested is to have blood drawn from the arm and sent to a lab to be tested. I can assume after 11 months, and 4 tests you are HIV negative. I know the feeling for sure of being anxious over HIV. You should be just fine

[sophia7931]

Thank u for ur help! It means a lot to me!  I've been anxious about the possibility for a while, after I read other posts on medhelp website, I feel more confident about my tests and dental visit. Thank u again!! Have a nice day!