why do our teeth “chatter” when we’re really cold?

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Teeth chatter as a natural response of the body trying to warm itself up when you’re cold. The rapid opening and closing of the jaw causes the teeth to hit against each other, creating the chattering sound. This involuntary action is part of the body’s shivering response, which generates heat through muscle activity to raise body temperature and combat the cold.

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