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Dental Treatment During a Fast

Question

Is there a problem with having dental treatment during a fast?

Answer

Dear …!
There is absolutely no problem with it.
Even if you need to rinse your mouth afterwards, it is permitted. This is because there is dirt in the mouth.

Answered 8 September 2023 How answers are reviewed
Rabbi Israel Cohen
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim 567:3

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