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Why does toothpaste make you feel nauseous?

I always feel like that and I've tried using different toothpaste. Does anyone else have that problem?

Update:

No I'm not eating it. I just feel nauseous after brushing my teeth.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Call your dentist and ask. It's possible there is an ingredient that may be causing the nausea. Call the 800 number on the package or look up the situation online. You may be allergic to a particular ingredient. Make sure that the toothpaste isn't counterfeit.

    Nausea can also be caused by swallowing small amounts of toothpaste. If you can't reach your dentist, contact your pharmacist or doctor and ask.

  • 1 decade ago

    Mostly toothpastes used for Gum pain include fluride and One of the following agent

    Xylocaine.....Lidocaine......or lignocaine

    and this combination makes u nauseous

    but unfortunately i dont have such experience myself

    as i know it is very much low in quantity about 0.5 to 2 percents

  • 1 decade ago

    My best friend does too. For her, it's more the brushing than the paste. I guess just different gag reflexes. Women get especially nauseous when pregnant and brushing!

  • 1 decade ago

    It isn't the toothpaste that makes you nauseous. It is your toothbrush. "gag reflex"

    Source(s): Been brushing for 21 years
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  • 1 decade ago

    When my wife was pregnant she would get sick from brushing her teeth. But if you are not pg than iono

  • 1 decade ago

    No, but then, I don't eat it for it to make me nauseous!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It should not make you feel that way, maybe you should try a different brand; maybe you should try one for sensitive teeth

  • 1 decade ago

    it might be the fluoride. That can make people nauseous.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Swallowing toothpaste can be very toxic! You aren't suppose to swallow it...SPIT

  • 1 decade ago

    Yes. I'm sensitive to flouride. It makes me hurl.

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