“Why you shouldn't brush your teeth with hot water?”

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“Why you shouldn't brush your teeth with hot water?”

I am a 28 year old male. I want to know why you shouldn't brush your teeth with hot water?

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**Dr. Milagros Galvez** Dentist Waukegan, IL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Milagros Galvez Dentist Waukegan, IL

There is no required temperature to brush one’s teeth. Just make sure it isn’t too hot that you would burn your gum, tongue or cheeks.

**Dr. Kenneth Ledwitz** Dentist Long Branch, NJ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Kenneth Ledwitz Dentist Long Branch, NJ

Softens the bristles too much.

**Dipti GP** Dentist Hyde Park, NY · Accepted Answer

Dipti GP Dentist Hyde Park, NY

Not necessary to brush with hot water