Saliva plays an important role in keeping clean andoral health And teeth, but stopping fluid intake during fasting negatively affects the work of the salivary glands, which leads to dry mouth, and then emission of a foul smell from it, which makes its owners feel very embarrassed when talking to others.
There are many tips to keep oral health In Ramadan, the most prominent of them are:
_ Be sure to use mouthwash Which contains fluoride to promote oral health.
_ Be sure to eat foods that enhance oral health and teeth such as dairy products, eggs and legumes.
Use dental floss to reach areas that the brush cannot reach.
_ Drink water in sufficient quantities so that this water eliminates the growth of bacteria and germs.
_ You should avoid eating sugars and sweets during breakfast so that they do not lead to unpleasant odors.
_ The teeth must be treated, whether in extraction or filling, and follow the instructions of the treating doctor because he is the most familiar with the patient’s condition. All teeth differ from others in the methods of treatment and medical treatment in Ramadan.
_ Drinking stimulants such as coffee and tea, which damage and cause toothache during sleep, should be minimized.
_ Teeth should be brushed daily before bed, and it is preferable to use a toothpick.
_ When you have infections or ulcers affecting the gums or the mouth, you can use topical medicines that help in treatment during the day in Ramadan following consulting a doctor, and you should not swallow them completely.