Dumb Temp question...

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Registered: 01-15-2008
Dumb Temp question...
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Thu, 10-23-2008 - 9:18am

This might seem really dumb, but for those of you who temp oraly, where exactly under your tongue do you put the thermometer? Right in the middle, more on one side??? Yesterday I decided to test this, so I tried on the right side of my mouth (where I usually take my temp) and it was 36.4ºC. I then took it on the left side and it was 36.6ºC! That's a big enough difference when you temp in celcius... Why is there such a big difference? I'm wondering though, if I always stick to the same side if its more accurate that way... Who knows! Any feedback??? Thanks in advance!


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Registered: 08-29-2008
Thu, 10-23-2008 - 9:23am
yea i played with the temp placement as well, i alway put it on the same side everytime, just for that reason. i am not sure and maybe some of the ones that have been doing this longer than i have can share some insight to this to.

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Registered: 05-20-2004
Thu, 10-23-2008 - 9:24am
It does vary from one side to the other. You should pick a spot and stay with it for more consistent temps. I always use the right side, just because it's more comfortable for me.




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