Wearing braces
Question
Is it permissible to use braces on one's teeth to align the teeth and make it straight?
Answer
Yes.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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