I don't think it's really the taste of the toothpaste because I can brush my front teeth fine, but when I move to my back teeth, I immediately start gagging and start feeling nauseated. It takes FOREVER to get my teeth brushed and I feel like I'm not even getting it done right. Anyone else experience this? What should or can I do, if anything?
2006-07-13 07:26:22 · 20 answers · asked by sgrjackson1 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
great idea djworm...hah.
2006-07-13 12:46:46 · update #1
When I was pregnant I had morning sickness around the clock. I got sick brushing my teeth and tried everything even changing toothpaste. Try to brush your teeth looking down and breath slowly ok. CONGRATS! On the baby.
2006-07-13 07:42:49 · answer #1 · answered by prblmchld86 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly what you are going through, I gag when brushing my teeth when i'm not pregnant so it was really bad when i was pregnant. Acouple of times it even made me throw up. What helped me was waiting as long as i could to brush my teeth, I brushed them last right before i went to work. It was bad! My husband could not even use the bathroom before i brushed them, if he did I had to brush them in the kitchen. it gets better the farther you get- I don't gag very often anymore and I could't do that before I was pregnant.
You might try getting an electric toothbrush that seemed a little better for me.
Congratulations on you baby, and good luck! I love being a mom!
2006-07-13 14:33:49 · answer #2 · answered by Hannah's Mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes during pregnancy a woman's gag reflex goes into overdrive. Just take it easy when you brush your back teeth. I have had that on all 4 of my pregnancies (the gagging, not feeling nauseous) and it's just part of the whole wonder of becoming a Mom!
2006-07-13 16:54:20 · answer #3 · answered by aliza1999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah, yes...the old severe gag reflex in action. Totally normal. I tried everything, and then just had to suck it up and brush as quickly as possible & get it over with. My OB did recommend that I brush my teeth with my jaw open as little as possible to get the job done.
Mine didn't end till I was done being pregnant, so good luck.
2006-07-13 14:31:30 · answer #4 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could actually be the toothpaste or just the increased sensitivity. Although it's not really an alternative to brushing, you might try using a WaterPik.
2006-07-13 14:30:03 · answer #5 · answered by Bitsy Fairview 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im 10 weeks pregnant and nope i am not experiencing that however I had a friend who did and this is what she did, she bought the baby toothpaste and rinse her mouth while chewing the toothpaste, I thought it was pretty cool, just remember as long as you floss it is all good.
2006-07-13 14:31:01 · answer #6 · answered by Lilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that is a sign of the baby not being happy with toothpaste. So if I were you I would try something less strong. And maybe try the doctor before you do anything.
2006-07-13 14:30:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same thing, morning sickness!!! I couldnt brush either, although i never threw up i felt like i would everytime i got those back teeth... IT will soon go away. Good Luck
2006-07-13 14:30:25 · answer #8 · answered by Katie not telling 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was pregnant, I suddenly got a really BAD gag reflex. I couldn't even swallow my food without wanting to throw up. Try when you get to the back of your teeth go really slow, and try not to get close to the back of your throat.
2006-07-13 14:31:48 · answer #9 · answered by amy dawn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LoL. It will pass in time, just don't let it tickle your tongue, because its all over then. Your gums are probably bleeding some too? About the 4th month I could brush my teeth and eat breakfast.
2006-07-16 21:13:32 · answer #10 · answered by Jessi B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋