Dental Bridge

Interposition during immersion

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Question

I had a bridge attached to my teeth with strong adhesive (a regular bridge). On one of the teeth, there remains some adhesive residue, and it seems to me that it cannot be removed. Does this constitute a barrier for immersion?

Answer

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If it cannot be removed, it is considered part of the body and does not constitute a barrier.

Even if it can be removed, if it remains on the body for at least a month, it does not constitute a barrier.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah 198

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