Tongue piercing

Tongue Piercing
Dr. Manali Thakker, Smile Care
For more details visit
http://www.smilecareworld.com

Procedure for Piercing
The placement is marked and a clamp
applied.
The traditional placement for a tongue
piercing is along the midline of the tongue, in
the center of the mouth.
It is often approximately 0.75 inches
(1.9 cm) or so back from the tip of the tongue.

Procedure for Piercing
Tongue is first pierced with the long barbell.
After the swelling subsides it is replaced by a
proper size barbell.

 Because of the tongue's exceptional healing
ability, piercings can close very fast.
Even completely healed holes can close up
in a matter of hours, and larger-gauged holes
can close in just a few days.
Healing After Piercing

The length of time for the hole to heal varies
greatly from person to person.
It is generally recommended to avoid
piercing in bodies under development or in
people not capable of taking care of a recent
piercing..
Teens from the age of 16 onwards usually
don't report problems.For more details visit
Healing After Piercing

Poor oral hygiene may lead to serious
infections which may even spread to the rest of
the body. Infection can cause the tongue to
swell, blocking or restricting the airway.
Accidentally biting a tongue stud can cause
teeth to crack or damage to fillings and other
dental work.
Complications after Piercing

Studs can come loose and can be swallowed
or inhaled, leading to breathing problems.
Possibility of disease transmission, such as
hepatitis.
There is also the possibility of a person
developing an allergic reaction to a stud if it is
not made from gold, titanium or surgical steel.

Saliva production is increased.
There may be injury or shrinkage of gums.
There is difficulty in chewing or swallowing.

Do not rinse mouth with any type of
mouthwash.
Never clean the piercing with hydrogen
peroxide or rubbing alcohol as this can cause
serious injury.
Always rinse tongue after it has been
touched or after eating something.
Care to be taken after Piercing

During the initial 6-7 weeks do not play
with
or touch the tongue.
Avoid eating hot or spicy foods during the
healing process, as this may cause discomfort
and hinder the healing process.
One should only eat small, soft amounts of
food like mashed bananas, mashed potatoes,
cereal, cold soup, applesauce or rice.For more details visit

Do not drink alcohol or coffee.
Do not smoke.

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