I am scared to brush my teeth...

Beebee09 · January 2010

I have thrown up 5 times the last few days brushing my teeth, it is sooo frustrating. I get 1/2 way through brushing and then throw up..the brush again and throw up...then I just used mouth wash because I was frustrated. Is anyone else experiencing this? I'm not really throwing up in the mornings anymore, just when I brush. I switched from an electric and it's still not helping. I'd love any suggestions.

BabyLove987 · January 2010

I bought a bunch of travel size toothpastes and tried different flavors until I found one that didn't make me sick. I ended up using a kid's bubble gum flavor.

AKBride24 · January 2010

Mmm sorry no suggestions here - but I know you are not alone. I haven't actually thrown up, just seriously gagged to the point of almost throwing up while brushing. Hopefully this will go away soon

Dobie_Mama · January 2010

Try different flavors. The same thing happened to me when I was PG with DD. Tom's of Maine has a decent variety.

braylei · January 2010

I know how you feel. I go throught the exact same thing every morning.

KellyG6279 · January 2010

Try to find a toothpaste with less foaming properties. And do not brush immediately after vomiting. The acid from your stomach is strong enough to wear away your enamel and brushing while it's still fresh in your mouth only adds more insult. Either rinse with water or a mouthwash and come back an hour later and try brushing again.

Lou1122 · January 2010

When I was little I had such bad gag reflexes that I had to use baking soda to brush my teeth. It's not recommended to use often because it can wear the enamel off of your teeth, but until the vomiting stops, it might help.

JillAly · January 2010

I agree about trying different flavors. I use crest cinnamon flavor. All the mint ones made me vomit.

elledubs06 · January 2010

I do the same thing every time i brush! I absolutely dread brushing my teeth these days! I had never heard of this happening until it started happening to me, and then all these people I know start saying it was the same with them. I just don't get it but boy does it suck...

ToBeMcInerney · January 2010

I haven't thrown up due to morning sickness but I have once with brushing my teeth. What sucks the worst is I have this horrible metalic taste in my mouth all day and the only thing that gives me temporary relief is brushing my teeth.

Sarah&Christoph · January 2010

Same exact thing happened to me with DD. I agree with pp who said to try different toothpaste flavors.

dee7972 · January 2010

I had this problem. My doctor told to drink some warm milk then wait 15 min to brush. It seems to work. Something about the milk calms the acid in your stomach that gets stirred up when you brush your teeth. Worked for me. Give it a shot. Hope it helps.

J-lu · January 2010

Have you tried brushing with out the toothpaste, if you can haddle the mouth wash that would be ok. the brushing is the important part!

GL!

Beebee09 · January 2010

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll try some different flavors.

The milk idea sounds good, too. Unfortunately, I can't stomach milk.

I hope this passes...

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