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

I recently started dating someone who brushes her teeth with warm water. I am horrified. Even worse, I go to use the tap after her and the water is warm 😨