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How many fingers can you fit between your teeth (pointless and lighthearted!)?

80 replies

mugandspoon · 20/09/2023 12:37

Random, pointless question following a mundane discussion where my partner claims that I have a superbig mouth and I think it's his that's small... How many fingers can you fit (vertically) between your teeth when you open your mouth as much as you can?

I can put all four fingers there relatively easily, he can only get two there.. Surely he has a small mouth...!?

OP posts:
GenghisCalm · 20/09/2023 21:05

Me 2 to the first joint only and space between teeth 2.5 cm.

Ketzele · 20/09/2023 21:18

Three - but only just. Am awed at the thought of a full fist!

Ketzele · 20/09/2023 21:22

I just asked my dd and she can indeed fit her full fist 😳

She has a flip top head, like the old toothbrush ad.

GreyCarpet · 20/09/2023 21:26

Three.

And I'm on the train.

So thanks for that 😅

DietHelp · 20/09/2023 21:28

3 but only just because I have TMJ!

OnTheBoardwalk · 20/09/2023 21:52

2 just about.

my dentist did say I’ve got the smallest mouth in the world. He did manage to get my 4 wisdom teeth out quickly but anything more than that they put wedges in to keep it as open as possible

OnTheBoardwalk · 20/09/2023 21:55

I told another dentist about my small mouth and issues with X-rays etc. he ignored me and put one of those big yellow holders in my mouth. Took 5 mins and loads of stress to get it back out

drunkpeacock · 20/09/2023 21:55

Five, I never thought I had a large mouth until I read this thread 😵‍💫

Ulotreto · 20/09/2023 22:03

I don’t get it! How can I put my fingers vertically in my mouth😳🤣.

TheSpikySpinosaurus · 20/09/2023 22:07

Hmm, three comfortably and four at a pinch.

If your h can only fit two in, how does he get on at the dentist?!

32notdeadyet · 20/09/2023 22:08

Four. My husband now thinks I’m fucking mental though.

Enthusedeggplant · 20/09/2023 22:09

2 and yeah no burger eating here!

BertieBotts · 20/09/2023 22:10

Erm, more than four?? I can fit four in and spread them out a bit Confused

Now I feel like a weirdo Grin

TheIncredibleBookEatingManchot · 20/09/2023 22:10

I can fit my whole fist in my mouth.

I've been told by a dentist that I have a very flexible jaw.

Idratherbepaddleboarding · 20/09/2023 22:11

3 but now the corners of my mouth feel all stretched! I have small hands and a small mouth 😂.

Quinque · 20/09/2023 22:11

Four. I never knew I had a big mouth! 😁

Smidge001 · 20/09/2023 22:12

3, but only as far as the end knuckle/middle segment. And it makes my jaw ache!

CissOff · 20/09/2023 22:13

I can fit my whole fist (and more!) but have a huge mouth and always have 😂

CissOff · 20/09/2023 22:15

I also have man-hands.

Reading this thread, I’m definitely a freak of nature!

Ollybob · 20/09/2023 22:18

2.5, cant get past first joint with 3.
Did have wisdom teeth out recently and couldn't even get a tunnocks teacake into the gap as my jaw kind of seized up a little and the gap was even smaller!

borninthe80esss · 20/09/2023 22:22

4 and with a bit of room.

Giggorata · 20/09/2023 22:25

Three

Loomy · 20/09/2023 22:26

2, I never knew my mouth was so small

ISeeMisledPeople · 20/09/2023 22:32

4, just.

I'm curious op - how on earth did you discover this? It's not something I would ever have thought to try...

soundsys · 20/09/2023 22:34

CrushingOnRubies · 20/09/2023 13:11

3.5

Comfortably 3 but my pinky can just about get through too

Same!