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Is Listerine safe to use during pregnancy?

peapinepeapine
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I dont know what else to do- my gums are so sore during this pregnancy. I used to have some minor bleeding gums when I brushed my teeth last time around too, but this time they are a little sorer and I floss and brush regularly. I dont want it to turn into gingivitus.


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Re: Is Listerine safe to use during pregnancy?

  • TapsalteerieTapsalteerie member

    Yes.

    I would also try to get something that has fluoride in it.  Like ACT.

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  • ~Flossie~~Flossie~ member

    Yes, listerine is fine. Just don't swallow it.

    Also, what works really well is rinsing your mouth with warm salt water after flossing and brushing. Tastes terrible, but I guarantee it will help your gums a lot!

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  • ~Flossie~~Flossie~ member
    imageTapsalteerie:

    Yes.

    I would also try to get something that has fluoride in it.  Like ACT.

    Yes, fluoride is great to have in your mouthwash, but it isn't going to help your gums in this situation... but great for your teeth. 

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  • lulu3061lulu3061 member
    image~Flossie~:

    Yes, listerine is fine. Just don't swallow it.

    Also, what works really well is rinsing your mouth with warm salt water after flossing and brushing. Tastes terrible, but I guarantee it will help your gums a lot!

    This is what I was going to say...it will totally help! 

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  • Mrs.JohnsMrs.Johns member
    No, your mouth is just going to have to rot.
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  • TapsalteerieTapsalteerie member
    image~Flossie~:
    imageTapsalteerie:

    Yes.

    I would also try to get something that has fluoride in it.  Like ACT.

    Yes, fluoride is great to have in your mouthwash, but it isn't going to help your gums in this situation... but great for your teeth. 

    I know.  My dentist was just really adamant about fluoride usage during pregnancy and suggested it as an alternative mouthwash to listerine.

    I have tried the salt water thing and as gross as it is, it really does help a lot with the gums.

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  • Mt2G1012Mt2G1012

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    No, your mouth is just going to have to rot.

    This just made me lol at my desk.

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  • shellducshellduc
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    Yes.

    I would also try to get something that has fluoride in it.  Like ACT.

     I wouldn't necessarily seek out fluoride treatments.  Fluoride while in small doses is probably fine, it is a toxic substance, that falls between elements lead and arsenic.  I guess this would be more applicable if it is drinking water vs. a mouth rinse that is spit out. 

    I do use listerine as we have a whole bottle of it and my hubby is a fan.  But maybe tom's of maine would be a more natural option and it is alcohol free i believe which won't dry out your mouth as much as listerine.  Possibly the drying action of alcohol based mouth washes actually contribute to the cycle of bad breath i read somewhere.  Maybe your dentist would know better what to use.   Good question!

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  • Beth823Beth823
    seriously? Why not? The alcohol? You don't swallow it. And the fluoride will not hurt your teeth from using it in your mouthwash, even if it is in your tap. Who drinks tap now a days anyway? It is a good idea if you aren't able to brush due to the sensitivity. 
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  • shellducshellduc
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    seriously? Why not? The alcohol? You don't swallow it. And the fluoride will not hurt your teeth from using it in your mouthwash, even if it is in your tap. Who drinks tap now a days anyway? It is a good idea if you aren't able to brush due to the sensitivity. 

    Um, me and everyone I know. 

    I don't mean to sound like an alarmist, I just probably wouldn't seek out MORE fluoride as being necessarily a "good thing".  I mean, just cause a doctor says it's good doesn't mean it is so.  They also use mercury fillings, I know I have a few ;)  And prescribe drugs that are later recalled.  And who knows what's in tap water or bottled water, I don't mean for you to make a decision like that.  But for things that are easy to avoid if you have a concern and are questioning its use, maybe a more natural remedy would be better.  I don't mean alcohol as a drink but that it dries out your mouth and the reason that babies mouths smell good supposedly is that they have lots of saliva.  Good luck with your gums hun.  Mine were bleeding bad when hubby got me an electric toothbrush.  I have since switched to regular old soft bristle brush and mucho better.

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  • MaggieGraceMaggieGrace member
    I got a water pik when I had gum issues with my last pregnancy.  It really helped.
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