How do I stop a brain freeze?

How do I stop a brain freeze?

If you get nailed by brain freeze, act fast. If possible, remove the cold food or drink from your mouth, and press your tongue or your thumb against the roof of your mouth. Drinking warm water can help, too.

Why do I easily get brain freeze?

Causes. It’s not just ice cream; any cold stimulus can cause the nerve pain that results in the sensation of a brain freeze. Brain freeze is caused by: Cooling of the capillaries of the sinuses by a cold stimulus, which results in vasoconstriction (a narrowing of the blood vessels).

How do you drink a slushie without getting a brain freeze?

To halt a brain freeze in its tracks, put down the ice cream cone or cold drink tout de suite, press your tongue against the roof of your mouth, or sip a warmish drink to restore your mouth to a normal temperature.