thread: Listerine & other Mouth Washes - Safe??

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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Jun 2007
    Brissie
    531

    Listerine & other Mouth Washes - Safe??

    I am too embarassed to ring my OB about this one (feel silly)
    But is it OK to use mouthwashes likie Listerine etc.. when pregnant ??
    I think they have alcohol in them or something.
    Does anyone know??
    TIA

    Anna

  2. #2
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    May 2005
    in the national capital
    1,682

    You don't swallow them so there is no problem as far as I know. The alcohol is used as a disinfectant and doesn't enter your blood stream in any measurable quantity.

  3. #3
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Feb 2006
    melbourne
    11,462

    if your worried about the alcohol, oral b make one minus the alcohol andminus the burning aftermarth

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Jun 2007
    Brissie
    531

    My teeth thank you !!
    Thanks girls