Or at least reduce it? I gag almost every time I brush my teeth no matter how much I try to relax it. Is there anything I can do?
2007-03-14 12:41:58 · 9 answers · asked by screamingflower34 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
No Im not a teenager, and spare me the rude suggestions please *yawn*
2007-03-14 12:47:48 · update #1
Try a smaller brush, like one for a child so you have control over what it touches and can keep it as far from the back of the tongue mouth as possible. Some people have a sensitive gag and there isn't a lot you can do except work toward desensitization. This is a physiological response that is a defense mechanism, so unless you have some fears that revolve around choking, there isn't much liklihood of hypnosis working.
2007-03-14 13:36:52 · answer #1 · answered by wannasnooze 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try changing your toothpaste brand ... and look for a brand that doesn't have as much or any 'baking soda' in it ... and use less toothpaste when you brush. You only NEED a bit less than a 'quarter inch' of toothpaste, but most people use an inch or two on their brush, and it is probably the 'amount of bubbles' and the 'baking soda' that are engaging your 'gag reflex.'
2007-03-14 20:02:36 · answer #2 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had the same problem and my dentist suggested to me to use a smaller toothbrush head. It helped a little bit but I still gag everyonce in a while. I hope this helps!
2007-03-14 20:02:12 · answer #3 · answered by Meiko420 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well,u can buy some stuff fr/some of the sex shops that r made 2 help w/gagging.But,I really don't think that'll help while brushing yur teeth.Mayb,don't stick the brush so far down yur throat.I don't know!*
2007-03-14 20:07:36 · answer #4 · answered by Joyful 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
unfortunately not
unless you have alzheimer's in the advanced stage then you risk aspiration pneumonia
i have the same problem and have tried every toothpaste made
you just have to live with it
2007-03-14 19:56:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem for 20 years. It has reduced with age.
2007-03-14 19:46:50 · answer #6 · answered by Neil L 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't brush so far back. Lean forward over the sink. Get a toothpaste you like.
2007-03-14 19:48:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Great question! I sympathize with you and I'll be keeping track of answers you get. My son can't go to the dentist without an ordeal, and I can't wear my night guard without choking. Maybe it runs in families?
2007-03-14 19:46:53 · answer #8 · answered by Apachecat 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Mmmmm....No I can't, just too easy. Plus you're probably a teenager or something.
2007-03-14 19:44:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋