Brush after suhoor and iftar
Two thorough brushings a day still apply — just shift the timing. Flossing after iftar removes trapped food from sweets.
Dry mouth
Saliva drops during the fast. Miswak is permitted by most scholars and keeps the mouth fresh. Rinse with water without swallowing if in doubt.
Go easy on sweets
Jilapi and sweet sherbet at iftar feed decay-causing bacteria. Finish with water or unsweetened tea.
The takeaway
Schedule your scaling before Ramadan so sensitive gums have time to settle.
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Written By
Dr. Ayesha Rahman
Child Specialist & Pediatric Cardiologist · MBBS, BCS (Health), FCPS (Paediatrics), MD (Paediatric Cardiology)
Dr. Ayesha Rahman is a consultant Child Specialist & Pediatric Cardiologist with 14 years of experience, currently attached to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical...