Every time I brush my teeth, I gag and almost throw up. I'm not sticking the tooth brush down my throat or anything, and I don't brush my tongue that far back. I hate it because it makes me feel sick in the mornings =[ please help me!!!
2007-02-20 16:35:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
This is very common. The nerve that causes the gag reflex is right there.
Sorry, but you just have to get used to it.
2007-02-20 16:39:59 · answer #1 · answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the way he/she brushes the teeth. If you brush touches the sides or the back of the oral cavity, or even the posterior part of your tongue, there is a chance that gag reflex will occur. These areas that i mentioned are innervated by the sensory branch of our vagus nerve (Cranial nerve 10). Once a stimulus is given (like touch or pressure), gag reflex will occur. Try not to reach those "far" areas with your toothbrush. But take note that gag reflex is a good sign that your vagus nerve is properly functioning, because vagus nerve also innervates the other parts of the body such as the intestines myenteric and meissner's plexuses.
2016-05-24 01:03:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that we all do this occasionally, But some people are much more sensitive to oral stimuli. I tend to gag when brushing my teeth. I know it sounds crazy (old wives tale that works) If you try brushing with a mouth wash dipped tooth brush then instead of "swish" rinsing, wet your tooth brush with fresh water and brush rinse a few times, for some reason it does desensitize the gag reflex. Don't know why but it works...try doing this a few times a week but don't neglect regular brushing.
Good Luck
2007-02-20 16:55:54 · answer #3 · answered by usstand 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You probably just have a really sensitive gag reflex. Do other things make you gag? Like taking pills, going to the dentist and having him/her work on your teeth? Maybe it's the toothpaste you're using?
2007-02-20 16:40:20 · answer #4 · answered by patchouligirl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have some great toothpast I think it is called Aquafresh. It is orange flavored and is wonderful. I brush my teath while in the shower. you should try this stuff it is great.
2007-02-20 16:39:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it is the type of tooth paste that you are using. Or maybe it is time to get a new toothbrush.
2007-02-20 16:43:23 · answer #6 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's your "gag reflex"...some people are really sensitive.
2007-02-20 16:39:48 · answer #7 · answered by Jeff 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you have a strong gag reflex.
2007-02-20 17:03:28 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
MAYBE YOU ARE USING TOO MUCH OF THE WRONG TOOTHPASTE? DOES IT TEND TO MAKE TOO MUCH FOAM/SUDS?
2007-02-20 19:05:16 · answer #9 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋