Am I allowed to get my teeth sanded (so that they are smooth from the bottom)
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Am I allowed to get my teeth sanded (so that they are smooth from the bottom)
Answer
It is permissible to sand one?s teeth.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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