Pregnancy Gingivitis? Best Mouthwash?!
Question: Pregnancy Gingivitis? Best Mouthwash?
What is the best mouthwash to use? I saw that Peroxyl was a good one, but I'm not sure if I can use it while pregnant!! Any tips would be nice. I never had swollen or bleeding gums before I got pregnant. I went to the dentist today and didn't think to ask if any mouthwash is safe to use. I use colgate total toothpaste.
Also are all flosses the same? Right now I use flossers and not the the regular string kind. The floss on them seems kind of thin. Thanks
Also are all flosses the same? Right now I use flossers and not the the regular string kind. The floss on them seems kind of thin. Thanks
Answers:
For bleeding gums and swollen gums do not buy a strong mouthwash like Listerine as this will irritate you. Buy either a mild own shops brand make of mouthwash or make up a saltwater mouthwash as this cleans and helps the gums. The taste is not nice if you use this all of the time. Flossing is good and just buy any kind (tape or string) they all do the same job.
I am a dental nurse in the UK