FAQs About Gagging While Wearing Dentures
New dentures or partials can take time to get used to. Unfortunately, until you are accustomed to the feel of the dentures in your mouth, you can experience gagging. Gagging is considered to be a natural response to the dentures, but it can sometimes be an indication of other problems. If you are experiencing gagging, here is what you need to know.
What Causes Gagging?
The gagging some denture wearers experience is the result of the glossopharyngeal or vagus nerve being stimulated by the dentures.