Here’s good news for expectant moms with gum disease. A study shows that they’re less likely to have premature babies if they use mouthwash throughout their pregnancy.

The study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology said that pregnant women with gum disease or periodontal disease could cut their risk of delivering premature babies by three-quarters if they regularly used an alcohol-free mouthwash.

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