Will this gag reflex upon brushing my teeth go away?

[Vesuvius87]

I used to brush my teeth for 5 minutes but lately I can't even last for 2 minutes. I've currently nearly 3 months pregnant by now and recently experiencing this gag reflex. That's a brief feeling that you're going to choke or vomit but don't. I missed taking my time brushing my teeth and then tongue.

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I never had this happened before, just recently. As soon as I start brushing my teeth, within a minute I have to spit out the toothpaste immediately.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Why are you brushing for five minutes? Isn’t 2 recommended for a 24 hour period?


But if you need to control your gag reflex, an easy trick is to fold your left thumb into your left hand, basically making a fist around it. It should hold off on your gag reflex but also maybe don’t brush that hard lol

[Vesuvius87]

I like taking my time and it's not that bad brushing more than 2 minutes. I'll try that and see if it works. Sometime this week, I'll buy a smaller toothbrush.

[Anonymous]

You might not like this idea but you need to relearn to remove your gag reflex. For that you need to take any thing soft and long at first and do deep throating to remove your gag reflex. But it takes time. I do suggest during pregnancy you be careful and eat as healthy as possible.

[Vesuvius87]

I've been eating fruits and vegetables for a longer time before getting pregnant. My diet consist of the same balanced meal. The only thing that has changed is I don't drink coffee anymore. I'll buy a smaller toothbrush this week and see if that helps.

[Opinion Owner]

I never knew that toothbrushes can be different sizes. I hope it is the toothpaste you are using. Try changing to a milder version.

By the way do go to the doctor. I hope your child is safe. It's very hard to handle pregnancy. May God give you all the strength you need.

[TadCurious]

I can't relate to the pregnancy aspect if there is one. But I have triggered my gag reflex when brushing before. I think it's when I'm brushing my back teeth.

[Vesuvius87]

I've always brushed my teeth the same way and it never had this reaction until very recently. This never happened to me before.

[JohnK123]

Maybe it’s a nerve issue or ur body can’t put that much effort into one thing for that long? How’s the pregnancy so far

[Vesuvius87]

I'm entering the 3rd month at this moment. It's going overall good for far. I don't have morning sickness nor any other major symptoms except for the gag reflex when trying to brush my teeth.

[JohnK123]

Oh is that Good? Is it normal to not get morning sickness

[Vesuvius87]

On my last appointment I was told it was very normal to have no morning sickness as not all women react the same towards pregnancy. On my next follow-up appointment with my gynecologist, I'll update them about the gag reflex.

[JohnK123]

That’s good! When’s the next appointment

[eagle1951]

check with you're Doctor to be sure

[Vesuvius87]

yeah I'll set up a follow-up appointment. Thanks.