Question 1

can you use alcohol-containing mouthwashes while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Use as directed: Generally, as long as you limit use to a small amount twice a day and spit it all out i would not have you worry. If you are still worried then use a non alcohol mouth wash.

Question 2

can i use scope mouthwash while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

You can: You can continue, but the sugar and alcohol content may cause aggravate the oral tissue because of the higher levels of hormones in your system at this time...If you don't mind stopping it, that would be better.

Question 3

i'm pregnant and accidentally swallowed some mouthwash. can this have hurt my baby?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely.: Most mouthwashes are pretty benign and the amount of anything you could comfortably swallow would be pretty minuscule.  You and the baby will be fine.

Question 4

is it safe to use listerine whitening mouthwash while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This should not pose any risk for your pregnancy.

Question 5

pregnant and have been dealing with halitosis for 5 years what do i do? i clean my tongue floss and use mouthwash nothing is helping

Accepted Answer

Halitosis: Bad breath can be caused by many different factors, including sinus infections, periodontal problems, smoking, cavities, acid reflux, and your diet. Address all of these possibilities with your dentist and physician, and I'm confident that your problem will at least be minimized, and hopefully eradicated.

Question 6

hi i'm five months pregnant and i went to urgent care and told me that i have herpangina they gave me a antibiotic mouthwash and it doesn't work?

Accepted Answer

Virus: Since herpangina is a virus antibiotics or antibiotic mouthwashes do nothing for viral infections. Most oral viral infection go away by themselves in 1 to 2 weeks.  I recommend that you see your dentist to make sure that it is herpangina. If it is he can Rx you Valtrex (valacyclovir) or Acyclovir. There is really nothing OTC that will help. Try to avoid any hot or spicy food

Question 7

6 weeks pregnant & accidentally swallowed mouthwash. i gagged while rinsing & swallowed some. not sure how much. it's 8% alcohol. will it harm baby?

Accepted Answer

No worries: A one time ingestion of a small amount of mouthwash will have no untoward affects on your baby.

Question 8

my gums bled a lot today while flossing. i am 26 weeks pregnant. is listerine mouthwash safe to use? it has alcohol.

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as you are not swallowing it. Any mouthwash that is antibacterial is great for pregnancy gingivitis. Or if you're concerned you can get equally as effective results using warm salt water or a mix of 50/50 hydrogen peroxide with water.

Question 9

i gave my boyfriend oral sex washed my mouth out with mouthwash and water then kissed my boyfriend and he did this as well. after he gave me oral sex , can i become pregnant?

Accepted Answer

: In the scenario you described, pregnancy is not in the cards. It appears that you and your partner are moving in the direction of actual intercourse. It would be wise to learn about appropriate contraception. Here is some information regarding how one becomes pregnant:

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/pregnancy

Question 10

i accidentally got lotion in my mouth and accidentally swallowed it i tried washing it out with water and mouthwash but that taste wont go away and im pregnant. will everything be okay and will my baby be okay?

Accepted Answer

: Yes you will be just fine. 
It will not pass to the baby. 
You have to ingest a large amount for this to become a concern. Best wishes

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I'm pregnant and accidentally swallowed some mouthwash. can this have hurt my baby?

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Is it safe to use listerine whitening mouthwash while pregnant?

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Pregnant and have been dealing with halitosis for 5 years what do i do? i clean my tongue floss and use mouthwash nothing is helping

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Hi i'm five months pregnant and i went to urgent care and told me that i have herpangina they gave me a antibiotic mouthwash and it doesn't work?

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6 weeks pregnant & accidentally swallowed mouthwash. i gagged while rinsing & swallowed some. not sure how much. it's 8% alcohol. will it harm baby?

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My gums bled a lot today while flossing. i am 26 weeks pregnant. is listerine mouthwash safe to use? it has alcohol.

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I gave my boyfriend oral sex washed my mouth out with mouthwash and water then kissed my boyfriend and he did this as well. after he gave me oral sex , can i become pregnant?

A member asked:

I accidentally got lotion in my mouth and accidentally swallowed it i tried washing it out with water and mouthwash but that taste wont go away and im pregnant. will everything be okay and will my baby be okay?

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