Frequently asked questions during Ramadan

Tooth brushing, does it invalidate fasting?

Tasting the toothpaste while brushing does not break the fast unless it is accompanied by swallowing.

Does local anesthesia (numbing) of the tooth invalidate the fast?

 Since local anesthesia of the tooth is performed so that the patient does not feel pain or discomfort, it is considered a medical treatment and does not invalidate the fast. Also, since anesthesia is applied only in the mouth area, it does not affect the whole body.

Does dental treatment break the fast?

In general, dental treatment can be performed without swallowing any liquid or therapeutic substance, as it does not break the fast. Tasting the substances used to treat or clean the teeth, such as the taste of the temporary filling that the dentist usually uses between sessions, does not break the fast unless it is accompanied by swallowing.

Can teeth be extracted while fasting?

In general, any treatment that causes bloody bleeding or purulent or inflammatory discharge from a particular area invalidates the fast.

The dental treatments that invalidate the fast are as follows:
  • Tooth extraction .
  • Dental implants.
  • Exploding purulent tooth abscesses.
  • Oral surgeries.

Can the dentist allow to break the fast on the day of Ramadan?

Yes, when it comes to the iftar leave we can get from the dentist for iftar on Ramadan,we should pay attention to the following points:

  • Most treatments do not break the fast.
  • It is not allowed to break the fast without the permission of the doctor.
  • however, post-fasting is allowed for emergencies that cannot be postponed.
  • He is usually allowed to break the fast for only one day, not a few days.

What are the dental treatments that do not break the fast in Ramadan?

We can say about the following treatments that they do not cause fasting:
  •  Teeth and gum cleaning
  • Orthodontics (braces)
  • dental fillings
  • Use of local anesthesia for dental treatments
  • Dental fixtures (porcelain, zirconia, veneer, etc.)
  • Apply fluoride to teeth.
  • Root canal treatment of the teeth (taking care not to swallow the materials used in the treatment).
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