{"id":75615,"date":"2025-02-04T16:23:21","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T16:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/?p=75615"},"modified":"2026-07-28T09:59:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T09:59:34","slug":"stop-gag-reflex-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/ru\/ostanovit-rvotnyy-refleks\/","title":{"rendered":"\u041a\u0430\u043a \u043e\u0441\u0442\u0430\u043d\u043e\u0432\u0438\u0442\u044c \u0440\u0432\u043e\u0442\u043d\u044b\u0439 \u0440\u0435\u0444\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0441?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"75615\" class=\"elementor elementor-75615\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d7b70a0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1d7b70a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52912573 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52912573\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Takeaways<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-290aaac7 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"290aaac7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">The gag reflex is a natural defense to prevent swallowing foreign objects.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">It is triggered by stimulation of the tongue, palate, uvula, throat arches, or pharynx.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Causes include dental treatment, prosthetics, nasal issues, and psychological factors.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">It is more common in children and can also relate to swallowing difficulties in adults.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Treatments include 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Dental treatment, the use of prosthetics, or psychological factors can trigger this reflex. Fortunately, there are several proven techniques on <strong>how to suppress the gag reflex<\/strong>, including acupuncture, desensitization therapy, and local anesthetics. Discover effective methods below to <strong>prevent gag reflex during dental procedures<\/strong> and daily routines.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/ru\/ostanovit-rvotnyy-refleks\/#What_is_the_Gag_Reflex\" >What is the Gag Reflex?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/ru\/ostanovit-rvotnyy-refleks\/#What_Causes_the_Gag_Reflex\" >What Causes the Gag Reflex?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/ru\/ostanovit-rvotnyy-refleks\/#Risk_Factors_for_the_Gag_Reflex\" >Risk Factors for the Gag Reflex<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/ru\/ostanovit-rvotnyy-refleks\/#The_Gag_Reflex_During_Dental_Treatment\" >The Gag Reflex During Dental Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/ru\/ostanovit-rvotnyy-refleks\/#How_to_Stop_the_Gag_Reflex\" >How to Stop the Gag Reflex?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/ru\/ostanovit-rvotnyy-refleks\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_the_Gag_Reflex\" >Frequently Asked Questions About the Gag Reflex<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Gag_Reflex\"><\/span>What is the Gag Reflex?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1371\">The gag reflex is a protective response developed by the body to prevent the swallowing of foreign objects. It occurs as a result of pharyngeal contraction and the upward movement of the larynx. This is a normal bodily function, but excessive or <strong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1273\">overactive gag reflex<\/strong> can cause discomfort and interfere with daily activities like brushing teeth or swallowing pills.<\/p><p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1453\">The reflex is usually triggered when five areas inside the mouth are stimulated:<\/p><ul><li>Base of the tongue<\/li><li>Palate<\/li><li>Uvula<\/li><li>Fauces (throat arches)<\/li><li>Back wall of the pharynx<\/li><\/ul><p>These triggers activate cranial nerves like the trigeminal, glossopharyngeal, and vagus, which send signals to the medulla oblongata. In some cases, the cerebral cortex is involved, which means the reflex can be triggered by thought alone, not just physical stimulation.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_the_Gag_Reflex\"><\/span>What Causes the Gag Reflex?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The gag reflex can be triggered by physical or psychological factors. External stimuli such as dental examinations, throat swabs, or the use of oral prosthetics may activate the reflex. Psychological causes like dental anxiety, past trauma, or negative childhood experiences are also significant contributors.<\/p><p>Additionally, the sight, sound, smell, or even the thought of an object entering the mouth can cause the reflex to engage. One common scenario is difficulty swallowing pills, especially large or hard ones \u2014 often leading people to look for ways to <strong>stop gagging<\/strong> or remove the gag reflex entirely.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_Factors_for_the_Gag_Reflex\"><\/span>Risk Factors for the Gag Reflex<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>The gag reflex is considered normal in children under four years of age. Their swallowing and respiratory coordination is still developing, leading to more frequent gagging. This typically decreases as they mature and learn to breathe through the nose properly.<\/p><p data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2865\">In adults, <strong data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2741\">frequent gagging<\/strong> may indicate underlying conditions such as <strong data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2822\">dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2852\">hyperactive gag reflex<\/strong> sensitivity.<\/p><p>The medulla oblongata is located near areas that control vomiting, saliva production, and heart rate. Therefore, excessive saliva production may occur during gagging. This may be accompanied by tearing, sweating, fainting sensations, or even panic attacks.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Gag_Reflex_During_Dental_Treatment\"><\/span>The Gag Reflex During Dental Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The gag reflex is a normal condition and can occur in adulthood. However, some people may be more sensitive during dental examinations or when swallowing pills, leading to frequent gagging. About half of dental patients report experiencing gagging at least once. Some common causes of increased gagging during dental visits include:<\/p><ul><li>Nasal congestion<\/li><li>Gastrointestinal disorders<\/li><li>Smoking<\/li><li>Poorly fitted dentures<\/li><li>Sensitivity in the palate<\/li><\/ul><p>Some patients also have difficulty swallowing pills. One in three people may experience gagging, choking, or vomiting while swallowing a pill.<\/p><table><thead><tr><th>Trigger Type<\/th><th>Common Causes<\/th><th>Practical Solutions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Physical Triggers<\/strong><\/td><td>Palate sensitivity, ill-fitting dentures, nasal congestion<\/td><td>Local anesthetic sprays, denture adjustment, nasal breathing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Psychological Triggers<\/strong><\/td><td>Dental anxiety, past trauma, fear of choking<\/td><td>Relaxation techniques, distraction, behavioral therapy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Daily-Life Triggers<\/strong><\/td><td>Pill swallowing, dental procedures, oral prosthetics<\/td><td>Swallow pills with soft foods, modified dental techniques<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stop_the_Gag_Reflex\"><\/span>How to Stop the Gag Reflex?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The gag reflex can occur rarely or frequently enough to affect daily life and make dental treatment difficult.<\/p><p>Acupressure and acupuncture are techniques aimed at helping the body find balance. Needles are placed in specific points of the body, and pressure is applied, potentially reducing sensitivity that triggers the gag reflex.<\/p><p>A past experience with poisoning or a traumatic event, such as a painful tooth extraction, can trigger the gag reflex. Therefore, psychological approaches can help overcome it. Relaxation techniques, distraction methods, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and desensitization therapy can be used.<\/p><p>Topical medications, especially local anesthetics, can reduce sensitivity in the mouth, preventing the gag reflex during dental procedures.<\/p><p>If swallowing pills triggers the gag reflex, treatment may become difficult. To minimize this reflex, doctors may recommend swallowing pills with yogurt or pudding.<\/p><p>If specific dental treatments or oral prosthetics trigger the gag reflex, a dentist can modify the treatment approach. For instance, if an ill-fitting denture is causing the gag reflex, the dentist can adjust or redesign the prosthetic.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_the_Gag_Reflex\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions About the Gag Reflex<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a220cb7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a220cb7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-585825d elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"585825d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9260\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9260\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can the gag reflex be completely eliminated? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9260\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57d5ea3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"57d5ea3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-266cf94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"266cf94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No, it\u2019s a natural body response. However, with consistent techniques, you can significantly reduce gag reflex sensitivity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9261\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9261\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can the gag reflex be psychological? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9261\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d6ce72 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9d6ce72\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0afe777 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0afe777\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. Anxiety, fear, or anticipation can trigger a psychogenic gag reflex, especially in dental settings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9262\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9262\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the best toothbrush for people with a sensitive gag reflex? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9262\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa62d86 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fa62d86\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb82af7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb82af7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A small-headed, soft-bristled toothbrush is ideal. It allows cleaning without overstimulating sensitive areas.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9263\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9263\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which doctor should I see for an overly sensitive gag reflex? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9263\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21a85ea e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"21a85ea\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5adaaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b5adaaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Start with an ENT specialist. 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