Yes. Very normal. Don't do it.
have the patient stick out his tongue and move it from side to side
Nothing. It is an automatic response to the tongue depressor.
You can stick your tongue under neathe your teeth in that little spot and your mouth will automatically start to produce more saliva or you can make yourself gag that works too.
It is called the "gag reflex." It is really one of the body's defense mechanisms to prevent foreign matter from entering the esophagus. You may have experienced this at the doctor's office when they place the tongue depressor far back on your tongue.
that's the caffeine going up your bloodstream into your brain then your brain tells your tongue head and stomach to tingle then you start to gag.
It obviously means that she doesn't have a gag reflex, and how did she show you that with your finger?
A tongue piercing should be placed about 0.5-0.6 inches (1.3-1.5 cm) back from the tip of the tongue to avoid damaging teeth or causing speech issues. It should be done by a professional piercer who can accurately determine the ideal placement based on individual anatomy.
because the other person may have activated their gag reflex.
To prevent a gag reflex, try practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing. Avoid placing objects too far back on your tongue, and try to distract yourself by focusing on breathing through your nose or wiggling your toes. Gradually desensitize your gag reflex by practicing oral hygiene or other activities that trigger it.
The gag reflex is a protective mechanism that helps prevent choking by causing the muscles in the throat to contract. It is triggered by stimulation of the soft palate, back of the throat, or back of the tongue. The effector of the gag reflex is the muscles in the back of the throat that contract in response to the stimulation, leading to the reflex action.
Its longer than what you would normally wear in it because it has to allow for swelling. Don't worry about your gag reflex. Tongues arent pierced that far back and the bar wont be nearly long enough to trigger it. Go to a reputable piercer and you wont have any problems! They know what they're doing!
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