Sage-Tips

How do I train myself to stop gag reflex?

How to desensitize your gag reflex

1. Using a soft toothbrush to brush your tongue until you reach the area that makes you feel like you might gag.
2. For about 15 seconds, brush that area.
3. Repeat the process once a day until you no longer feel the urge to gag begin.

What is the best cure for gag reflex?

Short-term ways to reduce your gag reflex include local anesthetic and acupuncture. A longer-term solution is desensitization. Keep in mind that your gag reflex is one of your body’s ways of protecting itself, so consider talking with your doctor about your desire to reduce or eliminate it.

How can I train myself to suppress my gag reflex?

How to Suppress the Gag Reflex Method 1 of 3: Using Immediate Remedies. Squeeze your thumb. Close your left thumb in your left hand and make a fist. Method 2 of 3: Desensitizing the Gag Reflex. Find out where your gag reflex starts. You can do this by using your toothbrush to brush your tongue. Method 3 of 3: Redirecting Your Focus. Practice some form of meditation.

How do improve your gag reflex?

Relax. Your gag reflex is heightened if you are agitated or anxious,so relax to reduce how sensitive it is.

Teach your reflexes to respond differently to being touched. First,lift the back of your tongue to touch the roof of your mouth.

Desensitize your mouth using a toothbrush.

Continue to stimulate the roof of your mouth with the brush.

How to improve your gag reflex?

– Always breath through your nose instead of your mouth when you are learning to improve your gagging reflex. – Drink a glass of cold water before entering the dentist office. Although not proven, some people consider this helpful in improving their gag reflex. – If your gag reflex does not improve, it is possible to receive treatment from a hypnotist.