So..here's a question to ponder...

Kristie · 01-25-2007, 10:32 PM

I think i thought of this because i got some sort of cut (small) on my finger and my finger went straight into my mouth, to minimize the ouch.

Why, if we have a ton more bacteria in our mouth vs anywhere else on our body, do we use our mouth to minimize the pain or stem the blood from a cut? why do we instinctively go for the mouth like that? think it stems from when we used to suck on our bottles or fingers when we're just learning about our appendages?

i dunno, was just thinking that as i was trying to make my wound feel better! call me crazy

TheWife · 01-26-2007, 02:28 PM

I'm not a medical expert so I could be totally off, but I have two guesses. One, sucking on it applies pressure which reduces pain. Two, sometimes air on a cut makes it sting so getting it wet with saliva reduces the sting.

I did not know the mouth has the most bacteria. Your saliva is full of digestive juices, I would think they kill they bacteria. But I have no idea.

Kristie · 01-26-2007, 04:58 PM

could also be to cauterize the wound...that came into my mind this afternoon.

av8rwyf · 01-26-2007, 06:22 PM

I'm such a germaphobe! I shake my hand really hard (among say a few choice words probably) and hold it tight. For instance, a paper cut...not that any of that helps...it's just what i do...but that is a good question about going straight to the mouth!

Why do we/I turn the loud music down in the car so we/I can see better in the rain? Am I the only one that does that?

rgphib · 01-26-2007, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by av8rwyf

Why do we/I turn the loud music down in the car so we/I can see better in the rain? Am I the only one that does that?

Nope! I do that too!

Why do I squint when the Spanish teacher I work with talks.....like if I squint I will understand him better (he has such an accent!)!!!!

And Kristie....I always put my finger in my mouth when I have cut...I have no idea why and never thought about it until you said it!

Adreamer's_wfe · 01-26-2007, 07:53 PM

He, he... I do the rain/music thing... I even make the kids be quiet. I tell Emily that I need to concentrate so I can keep us all safe. I even know where I got it from, my mother. She does the same thing, and taught me when the roads get dicey that I should turn off the music so I don't have any distractions.

I am also a clean freak and germophobe... so, no chance I put my finger in my mouth... yuk!

av8rwyf · 01-27-2007, 10:54 AM

Clearly being a Purell junkie doesn't always help! DS got the stomach bug a few days ago! Bluh!!

POPPY · 01-27-2007, 09:34 PM

Speaking of a dirty mouth, sorry if this is off the subject, but I tried a new gum today... it is Orbit's Mojito flavor, it is soooo good.

christykay · 01-27-2007, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by av8rwyf

Why do we/I turn the loud music down in the car so we/I can see better in the rain? Am I the only one that does that?

I have to admit I do this. I have even caught myself turning down the car radio when looking for a house address of a home that I have never been to before.

Kristie · 01-29-2007, 04:47 PM

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Why do I squint when the Spanish teacher I work with talks.....like if I squint I will understand him better (he has such an accent!)!!!!

maybe so you can try to read his lips better, is my thought...If there's anything i recognize, if i can't understand someone when they're talking, i automatically look to their lips to see if i can form the words through vision... dunno where i got it from but i have always had an interest in sign language, so maybe that's it?!

i also do the rain/music thing.. dunno why, not gonna question it as long as it gets me to where i need to go! hahaha

01-25-2007, 10:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kristie Admin/Owner Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 6,729 Recipes: Thanks: 7 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	So..here's a question to ponder... I think i thought of this because i got some sort of cut (small) on my finger and my finger went straight into my mouth, to minimize the ouch. Why, if we have a ton more bacteria in our mouth vs anywhere else on our body, do we use our mouth to minimize the pain or stem the blood from a cut? why do we instinctively go for the mouth like that? think it stems from when we used to suck on our bottles or fingers when we're just learning about our appendages? i dunno, was just thinking that as i was trying to make my wound feel better! call me crazy __________________ www.jetcareers.com

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TheWife Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 1,264 Recipes: Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: So..here's a question to ponder... I'm not a medical expert so I could be totally off, but I have two guesses. One, sucking on it applies pressure which reduces pain. Two, sometimes air on a cut makes it sting so getting it wet with saliva reduces the sting. I did not know the mouth has the most bacteria. Your saliva is full of digestive juices, I would think they kill they bacteria. But I have no idea. __________________ Michelle~Wife to Corbin 09/09/1999 and Mom to Caleb 05/18/02~Kyla 01/03/05~Bryton 02/03/08

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Kristie Admin/Owner Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 6,729 Recipes: Thanks: 7 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: So..here's a question to ponder... could also be to cauterize the wound...that came into my mind this afternoon. __________________ www.jetcareers.com

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av8rwyf Jetgirls Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CLT Posts: 284 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: So..here's a question to ponder... I'm such a germaphobe! I shake my hand really hard (among say a few choice words probably) and hold it tight. For instance, a paper cut...not that any of that helps...it's just what i do...but that is a good question about going straight to the mouth! Why do we/I turn the loud music down in the car so we/I can see better in the rain? Am I the only one that does that? __________________ Stacy DH Paden, 737 Airtran FO (ATL), DS's Jack 2/11/02 & Josh 6/4/04

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Adreamer's_wfe Jetgirls Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 451 Recipes: Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: So..here's a question to ponder... He, he... I do the rain/music thing... I even make the kids be quiet. I tell Emily that I need to concentrate so I can keep us all safe. I even know where I got it from, my mother. She does the same thing, and taught me when the roads get dicey that I should turn off the music so I don't have any distractions. I am also a clean freak and germophobe... so, no chance I put my finger in my mouth... yuk!

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av8rwyf Jetgirls Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CLT Posts: 284 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: So..here's a question to ponder... Clearly being a Purell junkie doesn't always help! DS got the stomach bug a few days ago! Bluh!! __________________ Stacy DH Paden, 737 Airtran FO (ATL), DS's Jack 2/11/02 & Josh 6/4/04

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POPPY Jetgirls Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Texas (Dallas Area) Posts: 85 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: So..here's a question to ponder... Speaking of a dirty mouth, sorry if this is off the subject, but I tried a new gum today... it is Orbit's Mojito flavor, it is soooo good. __________________ Staci

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