Switching Headlight Bulbs

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Hi Everyone -

I have what may be and probably is a dumb question, but I ask because I don't know. That said - I have read that many drivers switch their headlight bulbs to a different, brighter bulb. My question is, by switching to a brighter bulb damage the plastic headlight fixture? Does the bulbs produce more heat that would score or burn the headlight glass/plastic?

Have you switched and if so, was it worth it and what bulb would you recommend?

Thanks and Happy Holidays!