Gag Reflex

Some toothpastes and fluorides, or touching a certain part of the oral cavity (such as the back of the tongue or palate) can cause a person to gag and vomit. Brushing with only water may be the best treatment.

Some distraction methods to consider:

• Asking the person to wiggle their foot
• Tap their hand on their leg
• Breathe through their nose
• Put salt on the tongue