Toothpaste Woes

augbride87 · December 2015

Toothpaste makes me sick

I have tried switching to kids bubble gum flavor thinking it was the mint, but that didn't help at all! I need suggestions because I can't NOT brush my teeth....gross!

NicknShan · December 2015

Is it the mint or the act of brushing your teeth that is causing you to throw up?

augbride87 · December 2015

Its a combination of the toothpaste and the brushing. I have tried no toothpaste and gag but not as bad. Its really when I go to spit, if even a little goes down my throat I start to heave.

Diesel615 · December 2015

OMG! I thought I was the only one!!! I thought I was crazy, but I gag every time I brush my teeth and used to throw up almost every morning and night whenever I brushed my teeth. It was MISERABLE. I've learned using just a little bit and trying really hard not to let it get in the back of my throat helps, but sometimes I can't help it when it goes back there then start gagging like a mad man.

arosemong · December 2015

augbride87 said:
Its a combination of the toothpaste and the brushing. I have tried no toothpaste and gag but not as bad. Its really when I go to spit, if even a little goes down my throat I start to heave.

Could you try maybe just flossing then using mouth wash? Ugh I feel so bad for you

I know people who use baking soda & peroxide but that might make ya sick too.

augbride87 · December 2015

Diesel615 It makes me feel better its not just me!!

arosemong Maybe I will try baking soda! Could it be the fluoride?

arosemong · December 2015

Good question! I use toothpaste that I get from our David's natural market, so mine is fluoride free! But I love mints right now so I don't mind brushing lol. Candy canes are my life I go through boxes every few days.

arosemong · December 2015

My comment cut off!

I also said--I'm pretty sure they make flavorless as well!! Do you have an organic market near you? Or a whole foods? Ours is called David's natural market.

@augbride87

augbride87 · December 2015

arosemong I will have to check out whole foods!

lolonvive · December 2015

For me it's not the flavor. At least I don't think it is. But brushing my teeth is absolutely my vomit trigger. And then I have to brush them again afterwards! Ugh. I have on days and off days though, and it has mostly subsided. I'm in my 14th week now and it was worse in my 10th and 11th. But occasionally it strikes, and it's so unsettling! I just want to brush my teeth and start my day!

Diesel615 · December 2015

I've used Arm and Hammer and Tom's (which is an organic one) and neither have fluoride, but both make me gag. So I don't think it's fluoride that causes it. I think it's just the gag reflex is on high alert or something. The Tom's was a little better because it didn't foam the same way and was easier to spit out.

malgal85 · December 2015

Ahhh! I completely agree! It's not the toothpaste (I don't think...) but even the THOUGHT of brushing my teeth makes me gag. Such joys of pregnancy!

Meglit89 · December 2015

I had the same problem, but it ended up being how foamy the toothpaste got. I switched to Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps Toothpaste because it doesn't foam.

hollywoodave531 · December 2015

I hated toothpaste in the first tri! It tasted terrible and just made me even more thirsty. On top of that, I hated sweet tasting stuff. I can't tell you how many nights I went to bed with dirty teeth. Hopefully it goes away soon!

MrsAlliKat · December 2015

My dentist actually told me that toothpaste is a fairly common problem for pregnant women, which i had no idea! She said brushing with no paste is better than totally skipping. She also said not to brush right after throwing up because the stomach acid can weaken your tooth enamel. She suggested rinsing with water and then brushing an hour or so later.

alileecam · December 2015

This is me too! I don't remember this problem the first time, but I gag most days, if not actually vom. Thanks to the ladies who gave tips!!

CopperLane · December 2015

Try cinnamon flavored. And then do a post brush without toothpaste to help get the taste out.

I can't brush my teeth without gagging. I have to kick my DH out because I don't feel like having him watch me gag all the time. Especially not since he watched me take my prenatals one night while I didn't know. I kept gagging over the sink until I got it down. I turned to leave and he was standing there wide eyed and apologized to me that I had to gag so much. This gagging is so annoying.

VikingGirl12 · December 2015

My gag reflex is so bad when pregnant. As soon as I think "omg im gonna gag" it happens. I have to play music when I get ready now and focus on it.

MynaBird · December 2015

Do any of you have a Water Pik? That's a lifesaver for me. It doesn't replace brushing (I gag on the toothbrush, not the toothpaste, and it's awful), but it does at least get between your teeth, get into the back of your mouth, etc., and for me it's way less likely to trigger my gag reflex than the toothbrush is.

lm45678 · December 2015

Totally feel you on this! I had to stop brushing my tongue because it instantly makes me vomit.

What about quickly brushing your teeth and then using mouthwash?

arosemong · December 2015

MynaBird said:
Do any of you have a Water Pik? That's a lifesaver for me. It doesn't replace brushing (I gag on the toothbrush, not the toothpaste, and it's awful), but it does at least get between your teeth, get into the back of your mouth, etc., and for me it's way less likely to trigger my gag reflex than the toothbrush is.

Yes!! Love ours! Makes me feel like I was just at the dentist

augbride87 · December 2015

I love all the suggestions!! Hopefully something either works

Rosehip15 · December 2015

I use Tom's of Maine - much, much less sweet than the big brand stuff, which I find helpful. Rinsing your mouth with plain water after meals, is better than nothing, as is brushing without paste. Just do the best you can:)

HBamama2B · December 2015

I have the same problem. I dread brushing my teeth. I tried cinnamon flavor though while visiting my folks (my dad has used close-up cinnamon for as long as I can remember) and it really helped. I still can't brush my tongue without gagging though.

Wepplo · December 2015

I'm right there with you girls! I haven't actually thrown up once yet, but the act of spitting out my toothpaste makes me want to gag every. single. time. No fun! Tongue brushing is 100% out. Hope this doesn't last too much longer!

Jgar2u2 · December 2015

I've been having a lot of issues with heaving after brushing my teeth. The toothpaste doesn't bother me but after I spit and see it in the sink I start to gag and heave. Hasn't bothered me like that until recently.

gauge1234 · December 2015

Same boat. Just gargling with water makes me gag, and if I accidentally brush too far back I puke. And I have Invisalign right now so brushing is non negotiable!!

I don't have any tips other than it has gotten better as my MS is subsiding for now.

Good luck!!

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