The Surprising Debate:

Can You Brush Your Teeth on Yom Kippur?

Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, is a time of fasting, reflection, and atonement.

As Jews around the world prepare for this solemn occasion, a longstanding question has resurfaced:

is it permissible to brush one's teeth during the 25-hour fast?

The debate surrounding this issue is rooted in the complex interpretations of Jewish law and the nuances of ritual purity.

On the one hand, the act of brushing one's teeth could be considered a form of oral hygiene, which is generally permitted during the fast.

However, the ingestion of any substance, even minute amounts of toothpaste, is traditionally prohibited on Yom Kippur. - https://cleanteethcare.com/blog/yom-kippur-brush-teeth/?unique_id_qmknnhgz

The Unexpected Religious Debate: Brushing Teeth on Yom Kippur