Is it normal to feel sick/get sick every time i brush my teeth

I always feel sick after I brush my teeth. Is it psychological or real? I have to brush my teeth, but i don't know what to do.

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  • lil

    You probably have a very sensitive gag reflex, I'm the same it happens to me, if I'm nervous and brush my teeth I don't stand a chance!!! Lol I'll throw up everywhere, some people are like that, and try not to swollow as you brush, toothpaste in the stomach doesn't help!!

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  • BallerinaCass

    I'm the same way, it's like you constantly want to throw up! D:

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  • Nikki_L

    I gag everytime I brush my tongue. When I was pregnant half the time I would end up throwing up and have to do it all over again. My sister gags too and so does my mom. So to me this is normsl

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  • MissyKay

    How long have you felt this way?? I know when I was prego every time I put my tooth brush in my mouth and it touched my tounge I would dry heave or puke.

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  • blop

    You may be feeling sick because of the toothpaste. Try an all natural toothpaste like Tom's of Maine.

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  • Pedullabass

    It is NOT the gag reflex, nor is it psychological! This happens AFTER brushing, not during. It is a sensitivity to fluoride, as previously mentioned, and you should switch to a non-fluoride toothpaste such as Tom's, but be careful: Some Tom's products contain fluoride, so check the label closely.

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  • SweetSherry

    I feel the same way I don't feel sick all the time though the first time I noticed it I thought I was pregnant I really did cos never in my life did toothpaste make me sick so I was hopeful went out got a HPT and it was negative so three years later I still don't know what causes it someone said changing the brand of toothpaste I did that it doesn't help

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  • Nordic

    try switching to fluride free toothpaste thats what i did

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  • Maybe ur swallowing the toothpaste lol

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  • Jason1980

    It could be that you're unknowingly swallowing toothpaste, which might cause a stomachache. I sometimes used to get "toothpaste stomachaches" as a kid. Maybe try using less toothpaste and make sure you don't swallow any. Good luck.

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  • mtnw

    of course it's psychological, what else could it be.

    maybe you could try changing the temperature of the water you rinse your brush in, so warmer or colder might help. also, how about a different flavor toothpaste.

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  • electricballoon

    It sounds psychological, as I don't think there's any physical reason for this.
    Um ... other than that, this is a bit strange! Good luck with that. (:

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