Halachot and Customs
Is It Permissible to Pray Without Brushing One's Teeth?
Question
With Hashem's help,
Greetings,
Is it mandatory to brush one’s teeth before reciting the morning blessings?
Thank you
Answer
Greetings,
It is proper to brush one’s teeth before the morning prayer; however, it is not an obligation.
Sources: See Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim 4:17) and the Mishnah Berurah there.
Respectfully,
Hillel Meirs
עברית
