Prepared by: Randa Gerges
The Ramadan table is not devoid of sweets, juices and sugars, which it is pleasant to eat between the Iftar and Suhoor meals, which causes the accumulation of bacteria and germs, and negatively affects the health of the gums and teeth. Therefore, oral care is one of the important things during fasting.
indicates d. Sinan Lutfi, a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery, stressed that taking care of oral and dental health should be an important priority for fasting people, as the hours of fasting are not less than 14 hours a day, and therefore the quality of food and drink plays a pivotal role in maintaining dental health.
It stresses the necessity of a lot of vegetables and fruits to maintain the nutritional balance of vitamins and important elements in the body, and to be careful to eat foods that reduce dry mouth such as bananas, grapes, milk and dairy products, and to drink an ample amount of water during the breakfast period, including at least 8 cups a day.
Dr. Senan advises to reduce the consumption of caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea, sweetened liquids and salts. Attention should be paid to cleaning the mouth and teeth with brush and paste or rinsing the mouth after breakfast, taking care not to swallow it or reach the mouth and throat during the fasting period to protect against oral problems. The use of toothpicks is also useful because it is a good antiseptic that is effective in cleaning the teeth well.