Ramadan 2022: Follow these tips for maintaining good oral hygiene

  • Date: 09-Apr-2022
  • Source: Gulf News
  • Sector:Healthcare
  • Country:UAE
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Ramadan 2022: Follow these tips for maintaining good oral hygiene

Dubai: One of the causes of concern during the fasting hours is dental decay and bad breath. During Ramadan, it is important to be mindful of oral health in order to avoid the side-effects of dehydration, dry mouth and indigestion that could occur due to poor food choices during the eating window, caution dentists. Fasting during Ramadan can be therapeutic in correcting issues of indigestion, acid reflux, and bad breath - provided people pay attention to maintaining high standards of oral hygiene. Dr Ebadullah Shafi, Cosmetic dentist and clinical head of Tajmeel Dental Centre, Dubai, explained: “Due to long hours of fasting, over-production of acid on an empty stomach and the choice of eating sugary and oily foods during suhour and iftar, imbalance in the internal flora of the oral cavity is quite likely. This can result in mouth dryness, bad breath, plaque build-up and trigger long-term dental damage.” Dr Suliman Shahin, assistant professor of Orthodontics, IAU College of Dentistry, and Invisalign Academic Faculty, observed that during Ramadan people have a unique opportunity to regulate their eating habits and change their dietary habits, which can greatly help in improving oral hygiene. The basics of oral hygiene begins with the simple