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Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: paul.fr on 08/05/2007 05:01:55

Title: A nice refreshing wash.
Post by: paul.fr on 08/05/2007 05:01:55

Why is having a wash, and brushing your teeth, so refreshing in the morning?

Title: A nice refreshing wash.
Post by: moonfire on 09/05/2007 04:10:28

It awakens your senses!  LOL

Title: A nice refreshing wash.
Post by: Carolyn on 09/05/2007 04:33:41

And makes you smell good.

Title: A nice refreshing wash.
Post by: another_someone on 09/05/2007 14:12:20

In terms of brushing your teeth, amongst other things, it will reduce the pH of your mouth (since toothpaste is alkaline, as is saliva which will also be stimulated by brushing), with the bacteria (and, if you are prone to gastric reflux, then that too), will increase the acidity in your mouth.

In general, you are likely to dry out (mouth and skin) overnight, so washing all will help with that.

The general rubbing that goes with washing will probably help the blood supply a bit.