It's the same temp. both times---aren't the nerves in your mouth more sensitive to pain compared to other places?
2007-12-08 06:36:12 · 6 answers · asked by comedycatalyst 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Firstly your mouth has a higher temperature than the surface of your skin and then there is saliva produced straight away when you sip a hot drink to cool it down.
2007-12-08 06:45:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Accidents happen
The liquid is very hot
which would cause blistering
on the skin.
One would be cautious not to drink the coffee too quickly which would burn the mouth
But no one expects to get scalded on the lap or the legs.
If you should get scalded run cold water on it
don't break the blister because this is natures bandage and cause infection if its broken.
2007-12-08 15:18:35 · answer #2 · answered by sweet_blue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A spill typically has a larger volume of liquid than a sip. People are more cautious about taking a very small sip with hot coffee, and the inside of the mouth is protected by lips and teeth.
2007-12-08 14:42:45 · answer #3 · answered by boogeywoogy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same reason a cook can grab a hot plate or pan and not feel the burn, conditioned to the enviroment.
2007-12-08 14:45:22 · answer #4 · answered by Malty21 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm scalded in both cases... maybe your nerve endings died in your throat or something
2007-12-08 14:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd have to agree with "BoogeyWoogey" for the reasons she gave.
2007-12-09 15:25:02 · answer #6 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋