What is the ruling on what is called orthodontics, and does it carry the ruling of bridging?
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The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: What is the ruling on what is called orthodontics, and does it carry the ruling of bridging?
The Shaykh:
If there is a defect in the teeth, there is nothing wrong with repairing, treating, and straightening them. They may be covered with gold, because anything other than gold will rust when it is in the mouth, whereas gold does not rust, so there is nothing wrong with covering them or securing them with a gold wire if they are not aligned. This is treatment, not adornment; this is treatment and the removal of disfigurement. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
Binding the teeth, binding the teeth, or filling the teeth, or covering the teeth, all of these are therapeutic matters that a person needs. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: What is the ruling on what is called orthodontics, and does it carry the ruling of bridging?
The Shaykh:
If there is a defect in the teeth, there is nothing wrong with repairing, treating, and straightening them. They may be covered with gold, because anything other than gold will rust when it is in the mouth, whereas gold does not rust, so there is nothing wrong with covering them or securing them with a gold wire if they are not aligned. This is treatment, not adornment; this is treatment and the removal of disfigurement. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
Binding the teeth, binding the teeth, or filling the teeth, or covering the teeth, all of these are therapeutic matters that a person needs. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [266 -954] مَا حُكْم ما يُسمى بتقويم الأسنان، وهل يأخذ حُكم الفلج؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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