Dentures may not be the right choice for you if you are a gagger.
Dentures can cause gagging and make it difficult to eat and speak.
Some people gag when they first get dentures. In most cases this quickly goes away.
If you tend to be a gagger try to relax your muscles in your body, arms, legs, chest, shoulders, neck, and face and breathe. Do not hold your breath.
Quick Story. One time I had a patient who was a super gagger. She came to her appointment with a paper bag in case she got sick. I went to look in her mouth. I had my mouth mirror about a foot away and she was starting to gag.
There was nothing I could do because I could not even look in her mouth.
I sent her to a psychologist who I knew did hypnosis. I have no idea what the psychologist did. I just know she was fine the next time the she came in for her appointment.
If you decide to get dentures, be sure to talk to your dentist about how to avoid gagging. Special techniques can help, and your dentist can ensure your dentures fit properly to minimize the risk of gagging.