Why is it that

[Roughquest]

If you drink cold water after you have eaten a mint sweet or even chewed gum does your mouth and throat hurt as soon as you drink the water ? Its awful...but a very strange sensation....

[flora696]

did you have the mints ready for your date?

[Roughquest]

Good answer Flora ! LOL!

[Kuin]

I'm not sure but I even remember asking my biology teacher once, and he didn't seem to know either!! :)

[mandimoo]

and i have trouble swilling my mouth out with tap water after cleaning my teeth, especially in cold weather!