Individuals who fast during Ramadan may wonder about many health-related issues, as well as having some hesitations about dental treatment. Questions such as whether having dental treatment while fasting breaks the fast and which procedures can be safely applied are frequently brought up.
As Private FARA Dent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic, we have compiled what you need to know to protect your dental health and not to disrupt your treatments during Ramadan.
Does Dental Treatment Break the Fast During Ramadan?
According to the Presidency of Religious Affairs, procedures such as dental treatments, fillings and root canal treatments performed with local anesthesia do not break the fast. However, if water, blood or medications are swallowed during treatment, the fast may be at risk.
Points to Consider in Dental Treatment During Ramadan
- Local anesthesia does not break the fast.
- Procedures such as tooth extraction, filling and root canal treatment can be performed.
- Care should be taken not to get water or medicine into the mouth during treatment.
- Since the use of painkillers and antibiotics will break the fast, situations requiring the use of medication should be preferred after iftar.
What Dental Treatments Can Be Performed Easily During Ramadan?
The following dental treatments can be performed safely during Ramadan:
- Dental Examination and X-Ray: Does not break the fast as long as no liquid or medicine is swallowed.
- Dental Cleaning: Care should be taken not to swallow water during dental tartar cleaning.
- Filling and Root Canal Treatment: Procedures performed using local anesthesia do not break the fast.
- Tooth Extraction: Bleeding is possible during tooth extraction. Care should be taken not to swallow blood.
- Orthodontic Treatments: Wearing braces, checking and adjustments do not break the fast.
As Private FARA Dent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic, we continue to provide the highest quality service by protecting the oral and dental health of our patients during Ramadan. You can contact us to determine the most suitable hours for your dental treatments and to provide healthy oral care.