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What temperature of water should be used when brushing your teeth?
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Water temp: It doesn't matter. Use whatever is comfortable.
Answered 4/23/2017
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It's up to you: Sometimes warm water may help when the teeth are sensitive and painful. But it actually doesn't matter whether we use cold or warm water for brushing our teeth.
Answered 7/25/2015
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