Eli5 If warm water is generally better for cleaning things, including our skin, then why do we use cold water to brush our teeth?

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Eli5 If warm water is generally better for cleaning things, including our skin, then why do we use cold water to brush our teeth?

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Answer 1

My dentist told me to use a soft toothbrush and warm water to soften the bristles more. This makes the bristles more flexible to get between the teeth and stops the bristles from damaging the gums.