If a fasting person swallows the lime that has formed on their teeth, does that break their fast?
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Swallowing something that cannot be avoided—like saliva, road dust, or flour sifting—does not invalidate the fast. However, swallowing intentionally something that can be avoided—like the tartar formed between the teeth—does invalidate the fast.
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