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Brushing teeth = torture

ondjimaondjima member
in January 2012 Moms

Anyone else have this issue?

I haven't really had much ms but every morning when I brush my teeth I dry heave and gag until my face is bright red and tears are streaming down my face. I now brush my teeth before eating breakfast that has helped a little bit, and yesterday I did not use any toothpaste. I fear what will happen when ms kicks in in full force.

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  • twocents6708twocents6708 member
    Yeah, my m/s is pretty mild. However, brushing my teeth is awful. I usually do a cursory brushing in the morning and then rinse my mouth with mouthwash. I made sure to schedule my next dentist appt until we are out of the first trimester. The teeth brushing thing seems to be a typical symptom for all pregnant women, at least all of the ones that I have known.
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  • ames243567ames243567 member
    YES!!! I have this too!!!
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  • Dawn7233Dawn7233
    If you're having a hard time with your gag reflex try smiling while you brush your teeth.  Smiling surpresses the gag reflex.  Seems to help me in the morning, try it and let me know!
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  • ginger514ginger514 member

    imageDawn7233:
    If you're having a hard time with your gag reflex try smiling while you brush your teeth.  Smiling surpresses the gag reflex.  Seems to help me in the morning, try it and let me know!

    I saw this post before I brushed my teeth this morning, and I've been having the same problem.  I tried the smiling trick and I had no issues today!!!  Thank you so much for the tip!

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  • Dawn7233Dawn7233
    NP!  I hope it helps other people too!
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  • ondjimaondjima member
    I will try that too!
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  • rebelina1rebelina1 member
    I had this problem in my first pregnancy and it was horrible!  I finally switched to a child's toothbrush (they are much smaller) and it helped a ton.  Give it a try.
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