The mint in the chewing gum causes dilation of the blood vessels in the mouth.
When you drink cold water afterwards, a greater amount of heat energy is lost in the mouth due to the vasodilation, hence it feels much colder
2007-01-03 03:11:01
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answer #1
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answered by feeltherisingbuzz 4
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because gum has mint in it that is reason why the mouth feels colder
2007-01-03 04:22:18
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answered by Anonymous
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Your mouth has been moving rapidly chewing which makes it hotter - this makes the water feel colder.
2007-01-03 03:27:07
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answered by moijesuisunepommedeterre 2
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i don't think it is i just think it's because it feels like it!
especially after mint gum it's kinda like don't drink water after eating a pimento or chilli cos it makes ur mouth burn a whole lot more!
2007-01-03 03:07:14
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answered by Hannah 2
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Chewing gum contains menthol which is a natural antiseptic and anaesthetic, so when water is added it feels cold.
2007-01-03 03:08:48
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answered by big bird 3
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It's the menthol in the mint flavouring that causes it.
2007-01-03 03:48:28
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answered by Anonymous
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i dont know but that its a good question, espeacialy after winter fresh lol,
2007-01-03 03:09:35
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answered by rob p 1
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