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They always say "brush the back of your tongue" to get all the bacteria. But how am i to do so, without gagging and throwing up? I brush back as far as possible. But am not able to get all the way in the back...

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just get used to it

When you get close to the back and feel the gag reflex kicking, for Heaven's Sake STOP!! You've done all you can.

It takes practise, take it very slowly, each day go down a bit further and relax it will work over time.

Only brush in a forward motion and only as far as comfortable. :) No use puking, that would defeat the purpose. :)

Listerine would aid too in getting where you cant reach. ;)

That's problematic, I know. Go as far back as you can.

You can also get a tongue scraper that doesn't seem to trigger the gag reflex as strongly. Or use a big soup spoon.

haha i knoww. and when i tell my dentist theyy tellme to tryy and get it back there but i jsut cant seem to do that. i guess you just brush as far back and possible. =]

Shortcake, just brush as far back as you can. If you can't then use Listerine to kill the germs :)

I have this problem. Quickly get in the back and scrub. Then spit. And do it again. Repeat 3 times.

Try as back as possible

you dont actually have the brush girl what u do is use mouthwash

Just brush as far back as you can. You definately aren't supposed to make yourself throw up.

Just like my sister who is deathly afraid of gagging for whatever reason.
so just brush as far as you can, or train yourself not to gag. I never gag. I can stick my hand down my throat as far as it can fit.

gargle with mouthwash and brush as far as possible, you r hitting your gag refex, you can control this, but it takes practice.

Just brush what you can get to and gargle with mouthwash will take care of the rest.

just use listerine. if you cant go all the way back, then dont force yourself.

Stick you tongue out first while you are brushing it.

I think that's a waste of time. It will not reduce the bacteria population significantly, and they grow back quickly. Better practice is to brush the teeth thoroughly (to remove plaque and food particles) and also the gum line (the exercise keeps it healty).

The only dumb question is the one not asked. Sorry, I just had to fall back on that old cliche.

SOLUTION TO YOUR PROBLEM:
If you are gagging or throwing up that should be a sign that you are going too far back. Move forward a little bit. The back of your tongue that they are talking about lies just below your soft palate.

Don't know what I mean? Put the tip of your tongue straight to the top of your mouth. Does it feel hard? Move your tongue back a little bit. Does it feel soft? That is your soft palate. Brush as far back as that point. No further.

Be more gentle when you brush.
Try it.

It is not a dumb question. Everyone has a gag reflex some are worse than others. One possible solution is using a washcloth another just set the brush lightly on the back of your tongue and gently go toward the tip of your tongue.

get your self a tongue scraper.It does a better job and no gagging!

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