What is the best way to minimize the “gag” reflex while using the tongue cleaner?
A gag reflex is a contraction in the back of the throat that helps prevent the unintentional swallowing of an object. People have varying degrees of gag reflex and it is not uncommon that a tongue cleaner may cause this to happen. The best way to avoid the gag reflex is to stick your tongue out as far as you can and place the tongue cleaner as far back on your tongue without initiating the gag reflex. Over time, you should notice that you will be able to stick the tongue cleaner further back with minimal reflex.
