Posted by KaraS on July 22, 2004, at 23:53:43
In reply to Tooth brushing = hungry, posted by Emme on July 22, 2004, at 23:33:13
> Okay, here's mystery for you. This happens night after night. It's getting late. I'm not hungry, so I think I'm done eating for the night and it's time to brush and floss. I brush and floss. Presto! I'm hungry. Now, maybe it's psychological: it's inconvenient to re-brush, therefore I want to eat. Kind of like itching when your hands are tied up.
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> Or....is there some sort of physiologic thing that happens as a result of opening your mouth and probably excreting some saliva as you brush.
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> Anybody want to have some fun figuring this out?
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>That is strange. The toothpaste is sweet tasting so maybe it does stimulate your appetite physiologically. It could also have a psychological component in that we all want what we can't have. Maybe it's a combination of both. I get intensely thirsty for something carbonated after I've brushed my teeth. In that case I can drink sparkling water. I guess that's just as strange.
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