What is the ruling on fasting days of make-up (qada’) while wearing a clear orthodontic retainer in which some saliva or water collects, in addition to the presence of white secretions around the lips that disappear with rinsing?
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Swallowing saliva accumulated in the mouth does not harm the fast. However, it is not permissible to intentionally swallow mouthwash water that has accumulated in the mouth while fasting. Your fast is valid as long as you did not intentionally swallow any of the mouthwash water.
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