What is the difference between HIV and Aids?
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. A virus is a microorganism that can only be viewed with an electron microscope.
When a person has been infected with HIV, it gradually attacks the defense system of the human organism. Therefore, a person infected with this virus gradually loses its strength and can not fight off other infections.

AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Although it may take many years, virtually all persons infected with HIV get AIDS.
A syndrome is a collection of symptoms that when taken together are known as disease. AIDS eventually leads to death.

How can my dentist to avoid HIV / AIDS infection during dental treatment?
The only way that HIV can be transmitted during treatment is when it comes into contact with the blood of a person infected with HIV.
All dentists are routinely hygiene and infection control to prevent transmission of infection. Cleaning and sterilizing instruments, surfaces, etc.. after treatment and the use of disposable items such as gloves or needles are the means used your dentist during treatment to protect patients.

It can spread HIV / AIDS through saliva?
No. Although some reports mention that in the saliva of some people infected with the virus have been found tiny amounts of HIV anywhere in the world there is evidence that infection can spread through saliva.

You have been infected once a person for dental treatment?
Yes, in a clinic in the U.S. It is believed that several patients were infected by a dentist who has died of AIDS. However, investigations revealed that the dentist sometimes did not take the precautions recommended by the American Dental Association.

Because I care deeply about AIDS, I must stop going to the dentist?
No. The dental care and treatment are essential and important aspects of personal health and the fear of contracting the HIV virus must be judged in that context. They are so small ontagio risks during dental treatment makes no sense to avoid treatment.
Your dentist will respond to your questions par-ticularly related to HIV / AIDS and dentistry and the actions he takes in his office regarding this issue.