ELI5 Why does toothpaste and mouthwash give that intense cold and sometimes spicy feeling in your mouth, when it isn’t actually cold or spicy? 5.30K viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question100.55K May 20, 2019 0 Comments ELI5 Why does toothpaste and mouthwash give that intense cold and sometimes spicy feeling in your mouth, when it isn’t actually cold or spicy? In: Chemistry 2 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted May 20, 2019 0 Comments The sensors in your skin and mouth that detect heat and cold are also set off by the chemicals in things like mint and peppers, purely by a quirk of nature. You are viewing 1 out of 2 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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