How does Ramadan Affect Your Oral Health?
By Dr. Tahina Mukit, DMD RAMADAN MUBARAK! But what is Ramadan? Ramadan is considered a holy month for practicing Muslims where they abstain from food and drink from sunrise until sunset. Many Muslims perform this religious duty but are met with curious gazes and even more curious questions. Read down below to not only understand Ramadan more, but how Ramadan affects the body as a whole. How does Ramadan affect one’s dental hygiene? When participating in Ramadan, one of the physical restraints is to abstain from food and water- yes, even water! Because of this, it is very common to have dry mouth, which is also known as xerostomia. With reduced salivary flow, this does allow for bacteria and plaque to build up which increases the incidence of having bad breath (“How Fasting Affects Your Oral Cavity” 2025). Can you brush your teeth and use mouthrinse during Ramadan? This question is of high debate amongst Muslims. As we know, Ramadan

