Listerine & other Mouth Washes - Safe??

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August 19th, 2008, 10:35 AM
AnnaBelle

Listerine & other Mouth Washes - Safe??

I am too embarassed to ring my OB about this one (feel silly) :doh::doh:
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
August 19th, 2008, 10:42 AM
Muppity

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.
August 19th, 2008, 10:48 AM
Olive

if your worried about the alcohol, oral b make one minus the alcohol andminus the burning aftermarth :lol:
August 19th, 2008, 02:14 PM
AnnaBelle

My teeth thank you !!
Thanks girls :D

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