Any tips for people with a hyperactive gag reflex? I only have to touch the back of my tongue and I'm starting to gag. Sometimes even flossing my back teeth evokes my gag reflex.
That is where the salt water may help. We use salt on the back of the tongue with individuals who gag when we take radiographs. It works quite well. The other trick is to engage your core muscles...that can distract your brain (the gag reflex is a strong core tightening action) reach the posterior portion of your tongue. I hope this helps!
Who knew? Thanks for posting this!
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Very good info!
Any tips for people with a hyperactive gag reflex? I only have to touch the back of my tongue and I'm starting to gag. Sometimes even flossing my back teeth evokes my gag reflex.
That is where the salt water may help. We use salt on the back of the tongue with individuals who gag when we take radiographs. It works quite well. The other trick is to engage your core muscles...that can distract your brain (the gag reflex is a strong core tightening action) reach the posterior portion of your tongue. I hope this helps!
Thank you so much; I will give this a go tonight and report back!