Does anyone out there use hot water from the tap when brushing thier teeth?

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Lady K	I do sometimes as the cold water here is icy and makes my teeth sensitive. I use the hot water to rinse my brush as I think it makes it more hygienic. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tala	i use warm (that is at about the same temperature as my mouth) water becuase i have sensitive teeth. why do you brush yours with hot water? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

.x.jodee.x.	I personally don't. My nanny uses warm water? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gerdie65	I have to use warm water,because my teeth are super sensitive to cold water. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

maggiejones999	No never. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

billybags	Yes I do, I do not like doing them with cold. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kim R	Yes!!! I personally think you are not cleaning your teeth right with cold water...Would you ever take a bath in cold water??? Beat that Bruce!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Star.	yeah cos cold water hurts my teeth but i use both warm and cold at times Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

AnythingCanHappen!	No but I brush my teeth in the shower. it makes your mouth really fresh. You should try it sometime. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pagangirl	i use cold Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Beautifulone9980	I use hot! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

PentiumBoy	yes Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

paddypower69	yeah i do, why what is wrong with it! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lee	no thats what th cold tap is there for Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

james b	Yes I do why you ask is it wrong?? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

james c	No. I use cold water. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

flower power	i use hot water...but i am sure cold is better for killing any germs...i just HATE cold water!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cynthia e	Yes, I have sensitive teeth and it softens the brush. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

galaxy_callen	i do sometimes. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Animal	No Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

RED (green's sister)	I dont. but my bfriend does he thinks if u dont its like when u wash ur cup in cold water after a cup of tea it stays stained. ha Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ruari B	No. Warm water is bad for cleaning your teeth because bacteria reproduce quicker in warm conditions and it will increase the possibility of dire plaque. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

**~STEVIE~ ~B~**	I always use cold, and cold to wash my face. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

phoenix	That is disgusting, the warm water you are brushing your teeth with has been standing in the water tank for days. Cold water is always fresh. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Leila	i do b/c i have sensitive teeth and the cold water makes them ache Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

phoenix	Rarely, but sometimes if I'm not thinking Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

little kitty	No i dont i use the drinking tap water!! The only time i use hot water is when i have bought a new toothbrush and i use it to soften the bristles!! x Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sandee	You should ALWAYS use water from the cold tap - it is pure. Hot water isn't pure unless it's been boiled and will not do the enamel on your teeth much good either. I think you ought to have a word with your dentist the next time you see him. He may be able to put some sense into your head. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

RM	No, cold always. I was always taught that the hot water in the bathroom/kitchen came from a tank inside the house, where the water would be pretty stagnant, and not safe to drink or use for teeth. The cold water runs straight in from the mains, and is always moving, so it's cleaner and safer. I always run the tap for a minute or two before brushing teeth or filling a drink or kettle too. Not the most environmentally friendly way to do it, maybe, but it's what I do! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

V(^_^')V	Its not good to drink or brush your teeth with hot water. Here's why: The insides of a hot water heater contain metals that can, and do corrode. Some of the pipes in your home that are not made of PVC may have lead soldering. Hot water will dissolve metals, especially lead, much quicker than cold water will. Not to mention that over the years of daily use of drawing gallons throughout the day in cycles causes the water from the local utility, with all of it's impurities to collect and precipitate in the bottom of the hot water heater. This is a prime breeding ground for bacteria. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

anna a	Ew yuck, if you'd seen the contents of your hot water tank, you wouldn't do it (thats presuming you havent got a combi boiler) I used to be a gas fitter and the majority of water tanks in your loft have dead birds and mice in them. The water isnt filtered from this tank and will be going straight on your brush You'll also soften the bristles on your toothbrush and therefore wont be cleaning your teeth as well as you could Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No