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Infection16
  • It is difficult to keep a tongue piercing clean, which further increases the risk of infection, especially during the healing process. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Proper care can help the wound heal, reducing the risk of infection and helping keep the piercing in place. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • If there is still swelling after a month, or if the piercing becomes painful or swollen after a period of seeming fine, this may signal an infection or other problem. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • However, people with poor oral hygiene, weak immune systems, and mouth injuries may still be vulnerable to infection. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Genital piercing may result in Escherichia coli infection and may increase the risk for sexually transmitted diseases through tissue damage and exposure and unwanted pregnancy because of condom rupture (11) . (cdc.gov)
  • Again, after the piercing, when any jewelry is worn, the number of bacteria increases, which adds to the possibility of having an infection. (stylenrich.com)
  • Maintaining excellent oral hygiene is important for diabetics, as they have an increased risk of developing oral infection and periodontal disease. (prairiestreetdental.com)
  • All of these factors, if not observed and followed, can lead to irritation, infection or your body's rejection of your new piercing. (studioth.ink)
  • The estimated period for healing tongue piercing would take about 3 weeks to a maximum of 8 weeks if there is no any infection and complications. (healthrid.org)
  • Proper care of the piercing wound can help to prevent the bacterial and fungal infection on the site. (healthrid.org)
  • When you combine the normal risk of infection any piercing has with the amount and variety of bacteria that lives in the human mouth, oral piercings are much harder to keep healthy than a simple ear piercing . (rizvidental.com)
  • Good oral hygiene habits are absolutely essential for minimizing infection risk. (rizvidental.com)
  • As a result infection is a common complication of oral piercings. (wilkinsonorthodontics.com.au)
  • In addition, food particles that collect around piercing sites can also lead to infection. (wilkinsonorthodontics.com.au)
  • The mouth contains millions of bacteria, and infection is a common complication of oral piercing. (starpediatricdentistry.com)
  • Common symptoms after piercing include pain, swelling, infection, an increased flow of saliva and injuries to gum tissue. (starpediatricdentistry.com)
Cheek5
Aftercare11
  • However, with proper aftercare, the body typically treats the piercing like a scar healing. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • As a consequence, before terminating aftercare procedures or removing jewelry , you should still have your piercer inspect the piercing to ensure that it has recovered. (psychotats.com)
  • We have gathered your FAQs to provide information on the piercing process and aftercare for this piercing. (bluebanana.com)
  • Appropriate aftercare is essential for all body piercings. (happynews.com)
  • Proper piercing aftercare is crucial to promote healing and prevent infections. (happynews.com)
  • An appropriate aftercare routine includes cleaning your piercing and jewelry two or three times a day. (happynews.com)
  • Be careful in the first two weeks and follow your aftercare advice given by your piercing artist. (searchandrestore.com)
  • Generally, the time taken for snake eyes tongue piercing to heal will vary depending on the aftercare practices. (healthrid.org)
  • The appropriate aftercare on piercing can help the snake eyes piercing to heal quickly within few weeks compared to other types of piercing on the body. (healthrid.org)
  • There are various aftercare practices that you can use to help the snake eyes piercing to heal within few weeks. (healthrid.org)
  • As with other tongue piercings, it's crucial to follow proper aftercare instructions and consult with an experienced piercer to minimize the risk of complications. (piercing-tragus.com)
Piercer9
  • The piercer will check the underside of the tongue for large blood vessels, sometimes with a bright light, and mark a safe placement for the piercing. (wikipedia.org)
  • The body piercer will give you instructions on how to care for your new piercing and what to do if there is a problem. (kidshealth.org)
  • This piercing has recently emerged and is also termed "Ashley" Although there is less evidence as to how it got the name, people assume that it might be the first woman Ashley who got this piercing, or it may have come from the piercer who developed it. (jewelinfo4u.com)
  • It is important to tell your piercer about any health conditions you have as certain nerve conditions make tongue web piercing riskier, therefore, your piercer may advise you to get a different piercing. (bluebanana.com)
  • For you to be allowed by tongue piercer for this cosmetic procedure, your tongue tip should be thick enough. (healthrid.org)
  • The tongue piercer will use the appropriate piercing technique to make a hole across the tip of your tongue. (healthrid.org)
  • Usually, the tongue piercer might give you a local anesthesia to reduce pain on your tongue and disinfect your oral cavity before the piercing. (healthrid.org)
  • The piercer will use a special type of clamp to hold your tongue and insert a hollow piercing needle across the tongue tip. (healthrid.org)
  • Be aware that snake eye piercing has a higher risk of complications, so it's essential to find an experienced piercer. (piercing-tragus.com)
Complications14
  • Piercing invades subcutaneous areas and has a high potential for infectious complications. (cdc.gov)
  • Such complications result from introduction of skin or mucous membrane microflora into subcutaneous tissue or from the ongoing presence of colonies of these microflora at the piercing site. (cdc.gov)
  • Skin lesions or anatomic abnormalities at the site of piercing, as well as valvular heart disease, are risk factors for complications (2) . (cdc.gov)
  • If an oral piercing is not looked after properly, it can result in various dental complications like gum recession and fractured teeth. (stylenrich.com)
  • The goals of laceration repair of the tongue are to attain adequate closure, stop bleeding, minimize complications, preserve mobility, and optimize articulation and deglutition. (medscape.com)
  • To estimate the proportion of piercings that resulted in complications and the proportion of piercings that resulted in professional help being sought after the piercing. (bmj.com)
  • Estimates, in those aged 16-24, of the proportion of piercings associated with complications and the seeking of professional help. (bmj.com)
  • Complications with body piercing have often been reported in the medical and dental literature and in the media and have been debated by parliament, 1 2 3 4 but there have been few attempts to quantify the problem. (bmj.com)
  • These are not designed to use on new piercings and can cause complications with healing. (happynews.com)
  • All these tongue-piercing complications justify efforts to inform the youth about the use of piercing in the oral cavity. (bvsalud.org)
  • As you may have guessed, dental professionals don't exactly endorse tongue piercings and other oral cosmetic alterations because they can lead to complications and infections of the mouth. (daytonkidsdental.com)
  • Elderly patients often need more frequent visits to stay healthy, as they are at a higher risk of oral complications, including extraction, tooth decay, and periodontal (gum) disease. (prairiestreetdental.com)
  • It's important to consider potential complications stemming from oral piercings so that you can maintain your best oral health. (prairiestreetdental.com)
  • Patients with certain health conditions - such as heart disease, diabetes, and hemophilia - might have a hard time healing after getting a piercing and could develop complications. (23rdstdental.com)
Bacteria10
  • A tongue piercing creates a wound in one of the most bacteria-filled parts of the body: the mouth. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • There have been few studies into how common tongue piercing infections are, but the warm, moist site of the piercing makes it a prime spot for bacteria to grow. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The reason behind it is the wound that is created at the time of piercing and the numerous bacteria the mouth carries . (stylenrich.com)
  • Oral piercings such as tongue rings can be particularly dangerous because they consistently come into contact with bacteria and they are within close proximity to delicate structures inside the mouth. (searchandrestore.com)
  • Anything that could irritate your new piercing or introduce bacteria is a no-go. (painfulpleasures.com)
  • The mouth is a breeding ground for bacteria, and piercings raise the risk of infections and sores. (bizcommunity.com)
  • Exposure to bacteria and germs through oral contact with another person, as well as contact with bodily fluids, either your own, or another person's. (studioth.ink)
  • Because your mouth contains millions of bacteria, your tongue may be exposed to more bacteria, causing it to swell and even partly block your windpipe, or airway. (scrippspediatricdentistry.com)
  • Everyone likes to think they have a clean mouth, however, on average 800 to 1,000 different bacteria may call your mouth "home", and when you get an oral piercing the open wound gives these bacteria a direct route to your bloodstream. (wilkinsonorthodontics.com.au)
  • Many people who have piercings tend to regularly touch them, paving the way for bacteria to enter piercing sites. (wilkinsonorthodontics.com.au)
Mouthwash4
  • It is advisable not to drink alcohol, smoke or eat spicy food until the piercing is at least partially healed (around two weeks), and alcohol-free mouthwash should be used after eating or smoking. (wikipedia.org)
  • If you have a mouth piercing, use an alcohol-free, antibacterial mouthwash or other recommended oral cleanser. (kidshealth.org)
  • The Prontolind mouthwash solution promotes healing for tongue and lip piercings. (wildcat.eu)
  • Clean the piercing with antiseptic mouthwash after eating and brush the jewellery each time you brush your teeth. (wilkinsonorthodontics.com.au)
Venom3
  • It is also known as the venom piercing of the tongue. (healthrid.org)
  • Frog eye piercing, also known as venom piercing refer to the same style, which consist of two separate piercings placed vertically on either side of the tip of the tongue. (piercing-tragus.com)
  • Straight barbells are the most common jewelry choice for frog eye/venom bites piercings. (piercing-tragus.com)
Infections5
  • One small survey revealed that 3 in 51 people with tongue piercings developed infections. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • But the fact is that saliva helps in eliminating all the infections maintaining oral hygiene . (stylenrich.com)
  • Bacterial infections are another aspect you'll want to consider if you have a tongue piercing. (daytonkidsdental.com)
  • They can help you address any questions you may have about preventing infections and other issues caused by the piercing. (daytonkidsdental.com)
  • Colgate's Mint flavor toothpaste is designed specifically for adults loose dentures to prevent infections and is formulated with a combination of fluoride and other ingredients for maximum oral health. (savvysearchers.com)
Barbell14
  • The ready availability of high quality, surgical steel barbell style jewelry is associated with the emergence of this piercing in the 1980s. (wikipedia.org)
  • Tongues are pierced with straight barbell style jewelry. (wikipedia.org)
  • This second barbell is sometimes included in the price of the initial piercing procedure. (wikipedia.org)
  • As a consequence, it's one long curved barbell is used in this piercing. (psychotats.com)
  • It is a surface piercing that is done below the eyebrow and can be adorned with a small dermal anchor or surface barbell to create a delicate and eye-catching effect. (jewelinfo4u.com)
  • Eyebrow Piercings: Pierced with a curved barbell, vertically through the eyebrow. (bluebanana.com)
  • Navel Piercings: Pierced with a curved barbell or navel bar, usually placed above the belly button. (bluebanana.com)
  • The barbell is inserted horizontally through the pierced hole across the tongue tip. (healthrid.org)
  • In this piercing, the balls of the barbell are fixed with a gem that shines and decorates the tip of your tongue to look very attractive. (healthrid.org)
  • The snake eyes tongue piercing can be successful and effective only if your tongue is thick enough to accommodate the barbell across the width of the tongue tip. (healthrid.org)
  • In addition, the tongue can easily be seriously injured by the barbell on the pierced hole. (healthrid.org)
  • Finally, a straight or bent barbell need will be inserted on your tongue. (healthrid.org)
  • Also known as a surface tongue piercing, the scoop piercing involves a single barbell placed horizontally along the upper surface of the tongue. (piercing-tragus.com)
  • A small curved barbell, a captive bead ring, or a circular barbell is typically used as jewelry for a tongue web piercing. (piercing-tragus.com)
Lips12
  • The jewelry corners will replicate snake eyes when you stretch your tongue out, and your tongue may symbolize a snake emerging out of your lips . (psychotats.com)
  • The name Monroe/ Madonna was given to upper lip piercings after Marilyn Monroe's iconic mole that was present on the left side of her lips. (jewelinfo4u.com)
  • Follow this safety advice if you are considering piercings to the tongue or lips. (dentalhealth.org)
  • In some instances, the red spots can also be on the tongue and roof of mouth, on gums, inner cheeks, inner lips, or even on your lips. (americanceliac.org)
  • The small red rash will normally begin showing on your upper chest and neck before spreading to other body parts including your tongue, lips, nose, etc. and they feel like sand paper. (americanceliac.org)
  • Oral cancer tends to affect various parts on your mouth, lips and two thirds of your front tongue including the under your tongue. (americanceliac.org)
  • Tobacco can cause cancer in the mouth, lips, and tongue. (bizcommunity.com)
  • Lips are quite a common piercing, mostly because they are easy to have done and heal very quickly. (stoneheart.com.au)
  • Oral piercings (usually in the tongue or around the lips) have quickly become a popular trend in today's society. (colonialdentalgroup.com)
  • It's hard enough not to fidget with a stuck piece of food between your teeth when you can't get a toothpick or some floss, but at least poking at those with our tongues won't result in chipped or cracked teeth, damage our fillings, or risk soft tissue injuries in the tongue, gums, or lips. (rizvidental.com)
  • Oral piercings have recently become a more trendy and mainstream form of jewelry, and many parents are considering allowing their teens to pierce their tongues, lips or cheeks. (starpediatricdentistry.com)
  • White or red leathery patches on the lips, and on or under the tongue. (starpediatricdentistry.com)
20231
  • 27 July 2023 - The Oral Health Foundation welcomes a new report from the Health and Social Care Committee (HSCC) as part of its inquiry into cancer prevention. (dentalhealth.org)
Tooth7
  • Mouth protectors and tooth guards are also noninvasive modalities to assist tongue healing. (medscape.com)
  • Although tooth damage from lip piercings is rare, it can happen. (painfulpleasures.com)
  • If you accidentally bite down hard enough on the post of a piercing, you could crack or chip a tooth. (painfulpleasures.com)
  • Most people with tongue piercings choose to leave the piercing in full-time since the hole will close up and heal rather quickly if the piercing is removed, but this can lead to tooth movement. (daytonkidsdental.com)
  • Depending on the piercing and the tooth you hit (along with the angle and portion you hit), this can chip or crack your tooth. (daytonkidsdental.com)
  • Due to changes in hormones, pregnant women might be more susceptible to oral health conditions, like gingivitis, tooth decay, and pregnancy tumors. (prairiestreetdental.com)
  • Oral changes with age Is tooth loss inevitable in your later years? (colonialdentalgroup.com)
Facial piercings1
  • The unique positioning of this piercing makes it different from other facial piercings. (jewelinfo4u.com)
Jewellery10
  • Because of the frequent movement of the tongue, jewellery size and comfort is especially important. (wikipedia.org)
  • Tongue piercings can often be easily stretched to accommodate larger jewellery. (wikipedia.org)
  • Using appropriate colored and styled jewellery, and taking care while talking/laughing, it is possible to conceal the piercing. (wikipedia.org)
  • This piercing provides a bold accent to the upper lip when adorned with beautiful jewellery. (jewelinfo4u.com)
  • This piercing is usually done on the frenulum that is present near the tongue and is adorned with jewellery that will create a visually appealing and captivating look. (jewelinfo4u.com)
  • Swelling does increase with the size of the piercing and properly fit jewellery is crucial to a comfortable healing period. (stoneheart.com.au)
  • Your are booking in for a jewellery change on your piercings. (booksy.com)
  • All prices are the service of piercing, and your choice of jewellery will be added to this charge. (booksy.com)
  • Please note Nose piercing is 16+* .Each Nose piercing costs £20 plus jewellery Basic Non gem set jewellery pricing starts from £12.50 Our staff will take some time with you to go through jewellery options available for your booked piercing and get the exact piece/s you want to wear that looks great! (booksy.com)
  • If you decide to go ahead with the project your first piercing fee will be waived, with just the cost of the jewellery to pay. (booksy.com)
Dental12
  • Safe Smiles is a new charity campaign by the Oral Health Foundation that gives you unbiased, trusted and expert advice about dental treatments. (dentalhealth.org)
  • But, what will a tongue piercing mean for your dental health? (daytonkidsdental.com)
  • If you are considering a tongue piercing in Dayton, visit our dental team and learn more about the effect this could have on your oral health. (daytonkidsdental.com)
  • Dental associations and medical associations discourage oral piercings because they can damage teeth and gums. (drnewhart.com)
  • You'll feel relaxed during your dental appointment, and relieved that your oral health is in good hands. (1stsedationdentist.com)
  • For all piercings in the oral area, also ideal for daily dental care! (wildcat.eu)
  • I only use contemporary dental arts for my dental and oral care needs. (contemporarydentalartsvt.com)
  • Because of these associated risks, the American Dental Association strongly recommends against getting an oral piercing. (23rdstdental.com)
  • WHY WOULD DENTAL health professionals want to weigh in on oral piercings? (rizvidental.com)
  • We're your partners in lifelong dental health, which is why we aren't huge fans of oral piercings. (rizvidental.com)
  • Stay up-to-date with dental tips and other information for parents to keep your children's oral health on track between visits to our Southeast (SE) Calgary dentist's office. (harkerchan.com)
  • However, the American Dental Association recommends avoiding oral piercings because of the many risks and dangers involved. (starpediatricdentistry.com)
Teeth and gums2
  • If you plan to get a tongue or mouth piercing, make sure your teeth and gums are healthy. (kidshealth.org)
  • Caring for your teeth and gums is important for your oral hygiene and your overall health. (harkerchan.com)
20191
  • Since its decline in popularity around 2011, it has seen a recent upsurge making it now the second most popular piercing amongst young women aged 18-25 in 2019. (wikipedia.org)
Swelling10
  • The swelling tends to increase for several days after the piercing, and it may last for a week or slightly longer . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Initial jewelry should always be considerably longer than will ultimately be required to allow for the swelling, which is common following the piercing. (wikipedia.org)
  • Some people find that taking Ibuprofen or similar anti-inflammatory drugs can greatly reduce the swelling associated with a tongue piercing. (wikipedia.org)
  • After the swelling calms down, a period of mild tongue and oral mucosa irritation can follow, sometimes discouraging the recently pierced person from keeping the piercing. (wikipedia.org)
  • There may be a lot of swelling with a tongue piercing. (kidshealth.org)
  • Tongue swelling after piercing can cause breathing problems. (kidshealth.org)
  • Since the pierced region will inflate overtime after piercing, So to accommodate swelling you should go with a bigger jewelry piece is to compensate for the inflammation. (psychotats.com)
  • This could be very challenging, especially in the first two or three days when the tongue is swelling. (searchandrestore.com)
  • Tongue piercings are a very easy piercing to get and heal quite fast due to the vascular nature of the tongue, however that is also why talking and eating can be a little cumbersome at first because of swelling. (stoneheart.com.au)
  • Swelling and speech difficulties are common with tongue piercing. (piercing-tragus.com)
Barbells3
  • Just as there are different jewelry options available for the ears and even the nose, there are various designs available for the oral or tongue piercing with different styles like the rings, barbells, and the studs. (stylenrich.com)
  • Especially, for the people who go for barbells, tongue jewelry for long purposes. (stylenrich.com)
  • Straight barbells, curved barbells, captive bead rings, and surface barbells are the most common jewelry types for tongue piercings. (piercing-tragus.com)
Midline4
  • Midline tongue piercings, or one hole through the center of the tongue is the most common way to have the tongue pierced. (wikipedia.org)
  • The most common type of tongue piercing is midline tongue piercing, which is located down the center of the tongue. (piercing-tragus.com)
  • The midline piercing is the go-to choice for many first-timers and offers a wide range of jewelry options to suit your style. (piercing-tragus.com)
  • A double tongue piercing features two midline piercings, one in front of the other, usually with some space between them. (piercing-tragus.com)
Mouth24
  • There are various risks involved with mouth piercing and hence, should be carried out by a professional. (stylenrich.com)
  • If mouth piercing is that risky, why do people go for it? (stylenrich.com)
  • Above all, mouth piercing also comes with a religious side which is basically practiced to reveal the artistic or decorative side and it also has its own statement according to various religions and cultures. (stylenrich.com)
  • Mouth piercing increases the chances of suffering from diseases that are easily transmitted. (stylenrich.com)
  • This yet one of the oral diseases related to oral piercing that is highly observed among the people having their mouth pierced. (stylenrich.com)
  • The healing process for a snake eyes piercing is equivalent to all other forms of mouth piercings. (psychotats.com)
  • Although this piercing is in the mouth, it's a smart option to cleanse after each and every meal to remove any meal residue. (psychotats.com)
  • It looks like a vertical labret or jestrum, but unlike other traditional labret piercing that carries entry and exit points on the outside of the lip, Ashley piercing has an exit point on the inner side of the mouth, thus creating a charismatic look. (jewelinfo4u.com)
  • It places the piercing underneath the tongue on the piece of skin (frenulum) between the tongue and mouth. (bluebanana.com)
  • For oral piercing, you should rinse your mouth briefly with the sea salt-water once or twice daily. (happynews.com)
  • If you have a new oral piercing, you want to use an alcohol-free antimicrobial or antibacterial mouth rinse once or twice daily. (happynews.com)
  • Always wash the mouth with a saline solution (for internal use) and be careful when washing the piercing jewrel. (searchandrestore.com)
  • The patches can appear on the top and sides of your tongue and sometimes other parts of your mouth. (prairiestreetdental.com)
  • When you eat, food particles gather throughout your mouth, sticking to the surfaces of your tongue, in between your teeth, and on your gum tissue. (prairiestreetdental.com)
  • Oral cancer screenings check for any precancerous or cancerous conditions in the mouth. (prairiestreetdental.com)
  • Caffeine causes dry mouth, which leads to bacterial buildup on your teeth, gums, and tongue. (bizcommunity.com)
  • It can reverse all of the hard work you do to keep your mouth healthy and oral health has a significant role in overall health. (bizcommunity.com)
  • Flipping the tongue inside the mouth, often with a quick and surprising motion. (cognovision.com)
  • Generating a popping sound by creating pressure with the tongue against the roof of the mouth and releasing it. (cognovision.com)
  • Tongue piercings can break off in the mouth, becoming a choking hazard. (23rdstdental.com)
  • It's pierced through the thin web of tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth. (piercing-tragus.com)
  • When you choose an oral piercing you will be inserting a piece of metal permanently into your mouth. (wilkinsonorthodontics.com.au)
  • Crowe-Davis mouth gag has been used to open oral cavity. (medscape.com)
  • The mouth of the cleft is semilunar, curving parallel to the convex dorsum of the tongue in the parasagittal plane. (medscape.com)
Earlobe1
  • All piercings - even the extremely common earlobe piercing - come with certain risks. (rizvidental.com)
Upper lip5
  • This is one of the prevalent types of upper lip piercing. (jewelinfo4u.com)
  • Vertical Philtrum Piercing is done in the middle of the upper lip. (jewelinfo4u.com)
  • This piercing is similar to vertical labret, but the only difference is it is done vertically on the upper lip and then the bottom lip. (jewelinfo4u.com)
  • Most "lip" piercings actually go through the skin just above the upper lip or below the lower lip. (painfulpleasures.com)
  • Upper lip piercings like Monroes and Madonnas and lower lip piercings like side labrets are the most common. (painfulpleasures.com)
Discourage oral1
Dentistry3
  • Here are some ways dentistry is taking oral care into the new millennium. (1stsedationdentist.com)
  • More specifically, if you or your teen are interested in getting an oral piercing, there are a few things we here at Firestone Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics think that you should know before you make that decision. (firestoneteeth.com)
  • To talk more about oral piercings or to make an appointment to discuss your teen's piercing, please contact Firestone Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics . (firestoneteeth.com)
Take To Heal2
Side of the tongue3
  • Finally, the red tongue spots might be bumpy (raised above tongue surface) or flat and they can be located on any part of the tongue including the tip of the tongue, side of the tongue, back of the tongue, under the tongue or even on the entire tongue surface. (americanceliac.org)
  • The barbell's ball on each side of the tongue has a similar look that resembles the two eyes on the head of a snake. (healthrid.org)
  • inferiorly, the tonsillar capsule is firmly attached to the side of the tongue (see the images and videos below). (medscape.com)
Worth the Risks1
Cosmetic6
  • Cosmetic body modification has been increasing in popularity for a number of years, and research has suggested that as many as 10% of adults in England haven had some form of body piercing. (rcseng.ac.uk)
  • These replacement options for missing teeth are often recommended for oral health purposes as well as cosmetic appearance. (dentalhealth.org)
  • Cosmetic body piercing has increased greatly in popularity in recent years, but there are few data to indicate how many people have had a body piercing or how often it is performed. (bmj.com)
  • Snake eye piercing on the tongue is the type of cosmetic procedure where a hole is made horizontally across the tip of the tongue. (healthrid.org)
  • Before you go for snake eye piercing on your tongue, you should know that not all people are qualified for this cosmetic procedure. (healthrid.org)
  • Oral piercings are a popular cosmetic and fashionable choice. (wilkinsonorthodontics.com.au)
Risks involved3
  • What are the Health Risks Involved in Oral Piercing? (stylenrich.com)
  • This ranks the top among the list of risks involved in the oral piercing. (stylenrich.com)
  • The list of health risks involved in oral piercing also includes transmission diseases. (stylenrich.com)
Chipped or cracked teeth1
  • There's a risk for chipped or cracked teeth for people with oral piercings. (kidshealth.org)
Tissue11
  • Piercings heal from the outside in, which means that the outermost tissue of the tongue heals first. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Also, if you get keloids (an overgrowth of scar tissue), you should probably not get body piercings. (kidshealth.org)
  • The amount that your web piercing hurts will depend on each individual but most find this piercing not to be very painful because it is over quickly and is pierced through fairly thin tissue. (bluebanana.com)
  • This quick healing time is due to the type of tissue that the web piercing is pierced through. (bluebanana.com)
  • After soaking or cleaning your piercing, be sure to use a fresh paper towel or tissue to pat it dry. (happynews.com)
  • Jewelry in the tongue or lip can rub against gum tissue, especially around your lower front teeth. (drnewhart.com)
  • Dermal Anchor piercings can be done in the same location and are MUCH faster to heal and leave less scar tissue if removed, however not considered as permanent. (stoneheart.com.au)
  • Also, the acrylic gem may not react with your oral tissue to causes a problem. (healthrid.org)
  • Due to the repeated contact of the piercing to the gum tissue, inflammation is more likely to develop. (23rdstdental.com)
  • The frowny piercing , also known as the inverse smiley or frowning piercing , is located on the lower frenulum - the thin tissue that connects the bottom lip to the lower gum line. (piercing-tragus.com)
  • The gum tissue, meanwhile, can be worn away by the constant friction with a piercing, leaving the roots exposed and vulnerable to decay. (rizvidental.com)
Horizontally4
  • This piercing is done on the bridge of the nose between your eyebrows horizontally. (jewelinfo4u.com)
  • Nipple Piercings: A type of surface piercing that is placed horizontally across the nipple. (bluebanana.com)
  • A thin tongue may not withstand to allow the piercing hole to pass horizontally across the tongue tip. (healthrid.org)
  • Snake eyes, also known as horizontal tongue piercing, is a single piercing that goes horizontally through the tip of the tongue, giving the appearance of snake-like eyes. (piercing-tragus.com)
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  • The statement, produced jointly by the FDS and the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS), highlights the potential adverse consequences of oral piercing and tongue splitting procedures amidst concerns that people may be unaware of the risks such procedures carry for their oral health, as well as their wider general health. (rcseng.ac.uk)
  • Some people later choose to stretch their piercing to 12 g (2 mm), 10 g (2.4 mm), 8 g (3.2 mm) or 6 g (4.0 mm) to protect against possible migration and to have a more stable 'snug' fit. (wikipedia.org)
  • Apart from all these, some people also go for an oral piercing to promote sexual pleasure for both men and women. (stylenrich.com)
  • When a piercing is healed, some people will choose to expand the size of the hole to wear certain types of jewelry, including plugs and tunnels. (kidshealth.org)
  • As snake eyes tongue piercings have risen in prominence, people have begun to focus on making their piercings stand out. (psychotats.com)
  • Since the origin of piercings, they have become iconic because there are people who popularized them. (jewelinfo4u.com)
  • Even some piercings are named after people that leave a mark on the world of body piercing and carry the legacies of those who connect with them. (jewelinfo4u.com)
  • Below are some of the popular piercings that are named after people. (jewelinfo4u.com)
  • The bridge piercing gained popularity in the late 20th century when people wanted a piercing to another level. (jewelinfo4u.com)
  • These prominent ladies were popular because of the placement of their moles and became beauty icons that inspired people a lot that they named the piercing after them. (jewelinfo4u.com)
  • Help us raise money for the Oral Health Foundation and make more people aware of oral cancer and the signs and symptoms to look out for. (dentalhealth.org)
  • Most people have reported small red spots on their tongue while a few report big red spots or dots. (americanceliac.org)
  • Most people with lip piercings put it somewhere in the "not too bad" category. (painfulpleasures.com)
  • Dahlia piercings can be one notable exception for some people. (painfulpleasures.com)
  • However, the trend of tongue piercings is certainly on the rise as people continue to find creative ways to express their individuality. (daytonkidsdental.com)
  • Since people with oral piercings have a much higher rate of gum recession that those without, why add one more risk factor to your oral health? (drnewhart.com)
  • Removing jewelry from an infected piercing has led to abscesses (a bigger problem) for some people. (studioth.ink)
  • Besides hindering your ability to talk and eat, oral piercings also lead people to develop a habit of biting or playing with their piercings, which can lead to cracked or fractured teeth. (wilkinsonorthodontics.com.au)
  • An estimated 35% of people will have issues with receding gums after they have piercings for more than four years. (wilkinsonorthodontics.com.au)
  • Oral piercings are notorious for making it more challenging to eat and speak, but many people will also develop habits of playing with or chewing on their piercings, much like how some people bite their nails or chew on pencils. (firestoneteeth.com)
  • Because the early signs of oral cancer usually are not painful, people often ignore them. (starpediatricdentistry.com)
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  • You mus rinse after everything you eat, drink, and smoke for at least the first 2 weeks after receiving the piercing. (searchandrestore.com)
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  • There is a myth prevailing in the market that tongue piercing leads to poor oral hygiene afterward. (stylenrich.com)
  • If you have a tongue piercing, you'll want to take some special steps to ensure that your oral hygiene is not negatively affected by it. (daytonkidsdental.com)
  • Proper cleaning and upkeep are necessary to help maintain good oral hygiene. (daytonkidsdental.com)
  • Whether you are shopping for yourself or someone else, Colgate's Mint toothpaste is the perfect choice for an adult looking for superior oral care and hygiene results. (savvysearchers.com)
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  • The area to be pierced (except for the tongue) is cleaned with alcohol or other antiseptic. (kidshealth.org)
  • If you do get a piercing, make sure you take good care of it afterward - don't pick or tug at it, and keep the area clean with water and gentle soap (not alcohol or hydrogen peroxide). (kidshealth.org)
  • Listerine is not generally recommended because its high alcohol content can dry out your tongue and slow down the healing process. (happynews.com)
  • And no drugs or alcohol before getting a piercing. (studioth.ink)
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  • A tongue piercing is a body piercing usually done directly through the center of the tongue. (wikipedia.org)
  • Permanent or long term piercing of the tongue is part of the resurgence of body piercing in contemporary society. (wikipedia.org)
  • As with many piercing innovations, the origin of this piercing is associated with Gauntlet, the first professional body piercing studio in the United States, formerly located in Los Angeles, California. (wikipedia.org)
  • Tattoo Samy appeared in PFIQ (the first publication about body piercing) in issues #18 (1983) and #19 as the magazine's first documented tongue piercing. (wikipedia.org)
  • Elayne Angel, the first person awarded the Master Piercer's certificate by Jim Ward, body piercing pioneer and founder of Gauntlet, helped popularize this type of piercing. (wikipedia.org)
  • Body piercing poses a risk for serious disease. (cdc.gov)
  • In the United States, body piercing, which is becoming increasingly common, is mainly performed by unlicenced practitioners. (cdc.gov)
  • Only 26% of states have regulatory authority over tattooing establishments, and only six of these states exercise authority over body-piercing establishments. (cdc.gov)
  • Body piercing is these days counted as one of the popular ways expressing yourself in a unique way. (stylenrich.com)
  • And when it comes to oral piercing , it is the trendiest among other body piercing options. (stylenrich.com)
  • What Is a Body Piercing? (kidshealth.org)
  • A body piercing is just what it sounds like - a piercing or puncture made in the body by a needle. (kidshealth.org)
  • Before getting a body piercing, make sure you have had all your immunizations (especially hepatitis B and tetanus shots). (kidshealth.org)
  • How Can I Get a Body Piercing Safely? (kidshealth.org)
  • Body piercing is regulated in some states but not others. (kidshealth.org)
  • If you decide to get a body piercing, ask about the shop's procedures and make sure it has a clean and safe environment for its customers. (kidshealth.org)
  • What Are the Risks of Body Piercing? (kidshealth.org)
  • Objectives To estimate the prevalence of body piercing, other than of earlobes, in the general adult population in England, and to describe the distribution of body piercing by age group, sex, social class, anatomical site, and who performed the piercings. (bmj.com)
  • Main outcome measures Estimates of the prevalence of body piercing overall and by age group, sex, and anatomical site. (bmj.com)
  • Body piercing was more common in women than in men and in younger age groups. (bmj.com)
  • Conclusions Body piercing is common in adults in England, particularly in young women. (bmj.com)
  • I could use some feedback - how do the rest of you feel about body piercing? (erotica-readers.com)
  • There are many types of body piercing from the common ear lobe piercing to extreme modifications such as corset piercing. (bluebanana.com)
Symptoms5
  • Get insight on possible causes of red spots on tongue that could be small (little, tiny) or big, painful or painless and on tip of your tongue, under tongue, side or back of the tongue as well as some symptoms that accompany them. (americanceliac.org)
  • We will give you specific symptoms often accompanied with red spots on tongue while looking at each of the possible causes. (americanceliac.org)
  • Only 11 individuals did not present symptoms after the first weeks using the piercing. (bvsalud.org)
  • When a piercing is infected there are very distinct symptoms. (studioth.ink)
  • If not properly placed, a tongue piercing can cause nerve temporary or permanent nerve damage, which could include symptoms like numbness, difficulty with speech and chewing, and can even impact the sense of taste . (rizvidental.com)
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  • Tongue piercings can also increase the risk of oral health problems, including infected gums and teeth. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Tongue and lip piercings can cause damage to your gums and teeth. (bizcommunity.com)
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  • Webbing piercings are a very general term for a number of piercings, including the tongue web (the skin under the tongue) as well as the smiley (the webbing inside the top lip). (stoneheart.com.au)
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  • Tongue piercing or oral piercing is not that painful as it seems to be. (stylenrich.com)
  • How painful is a web piercing? (bluebanana.com)
  • A more common cause of red dots on tongue that hurt (painful red spots on tongue) is inflamed papillae. (americanceliac.org)
  • Is a snake eye piercing painful and safe? (healthrid.org)
  • Lastly, oral piercings take between 4-6 weeks to heal, and these 4-6 weeks can be quite painful and uncomfortable. (firestoneteeth.com)
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  • You are booking in for Ear lobe piercings. (booksy.com)
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  • Due to the obvious positioning of snake eyes tongue piercings, anyone considering this piercing must be aware of the special risks and definitely pay extra care during healing. (psychotats.com)
  • We desire you to get secure snake eyes piercing and healthy methods of treatment, so we've put up a guideline describing the potential risks of this tongue piercing but also how to get it done. (psychotats.com)
  • It will require approximately 8 weeks for the snake eyes piercing to cure. (psychotats.com)
  • The name of this piercing was generated from the appearance of the two eyes of a snake hence called snake eyes tongue piercing . (healthrid.org)
  • You should visit a professional in tongue piercing to examine and determine if your tongue is suitable for snake eyes piercing. (healthrid.org)
  • This can make your snake eyes tongue piercing to take a relatively long period of time to heal. (healthrid.org)
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  • Of 115 general practitioners who responded to a survey in Bury and Rochdale in 1999, 95% stated that they had seen a patient with a complication of piercing. (bmj.com)
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  • The surface piercing of the tongue can appear to your eyes to be a separate piercing on both sides of the tongue tip. (healthrid.org)
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  • There's a chance that jewelry in the nose or tongue could be swallowed or inhaled into the lungs. (kidshealth.org)
  • For certain placements such as nose rings, it is easier to soak a clean cotton ball, cotton swab, or gauze pad in the salt-water solution and gently apply it to the piercing. (happynews.com)
  • Nose Piercings: Includes Bridge, Nostril, and Septum. (bluebanana.com)
  • You are booking in for a nose piercing. (booksy.com)
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  • Traditional braces and oral piercings-does the inevitable meeting of metals pose any risks? (drnewhart.com)
  • Dr. Scott Newhart can tell you if your piercings are in any danger of interfering with your braces, but even if you're planning on aligners, there are additional reasons to consider retiring your oral jewelry. (drnewhart.com)
  • The risks with piercings are serious enough that we wouldn't recommend getting them at all, but they are an especially bad idea with braces . (rizvidental.com)
  • Orthodontic patients should definitely wait until Braces Off Day to get a piercing (though we still advise against it even then). (rizvidental.com)
  • If you have braces, you might find that the piercing does knock a bracket lose or it could even get caught on the wiring of the brace. (wilkinsonorthodontics.com.au)
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  • A couple of years later I decided to get a genital piercing- a lorum (base of penis and top of scrotum). (erotica-readers.com)
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  • In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the secrets of Trixie Tongue Tricks, providing step-by-step instructions, safety precautions, and personal anecdotes to help you master the art. (cognovision.com)
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  • The initial piercing is often at 14 g (1.6 mm), but to avoid one or two stretching steps it is possible to pierce immediately at 12 g (2.0 mm) or even 10 g (2.4 mm). (wikipedia.org)
  • Among noninfectious cases, granulomatous perichondritis of the nasal ala, sarcoidlike foreign body reaction from multiple piercing, paraphimosis from a distal penis pierce, and speech impairment, together with difficulty in chewing and swallowing from oral jewelry, have been reported ( 1 , 2 , 9 , 10 ). (cdc.gov)
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  • Tongues heal quickly, which means that the piercing may close if a person removes the jewelry, even for a short period of time. (medicalnewstoday.com)
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  • These products are intended for use on intact skin and can dry, irritate, or even damage the skin around your piercing. (happynews.com)
  • At least for the first few days, it's best to avoid hard, crunchy foods that could poke, scrape, or irritate the piercing and stick to soft foods instead. (painfulpleasures.com)
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  • Stretching should be done in small increments to decrease the chance of damage to the piercing and scarring. (kidshealth.org)
  • Whenever you speak or eat, you'll be taking the chance that a tongue piercing will damage these custom-made appliances. (drnewhart.com)
  • It's all too easy for a piercing to get tangled in orthodontic hardware, and a serious injury around the piercing site or damage to the orthodontic appliance can happen before you know it. (rizvidental.com)
  • A tongue piercing may damage either the front or the back of the gums depending on the positioning and it's also possible for this condition to get significantly worse if it is not treated leading to periodontitis. (wilkinsonorthodontics.com.au)
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  • There is a history of ritual tongue piercing in both Aztec and Maya cultures, with illustrations of priests piercing their tongue and then either drawing blood from it or passing through rough cords designed to inflict pain. (wikipedia.org)
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  • Oral piercing can also lead to receding gums which is also known as periodontal disease. (stylenrich.com)
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  • Anti-eyebrow piercing has gained popularity in recent years due to its visually striking characteristics. (jewelinfo4u.com)
  • thus, the name Cleopatra was given for anti-eyebrow piercing not because she has the piercing but because of her distinctive facial adornments this name is given to pay homage to her fashion sense and iconic beauty. (jewelinfo4u.com)
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