Once it is fully healed normal oral care (brushing teeth and mouthwash) is sufficient. There will be a crust, or hard spot around the hole where you‘ve been pierced, but this should disappear in two to three months. Make sure that every piece of jewelry is clean before you put it in your piercing.
Additionally, what mouthwash can I use after tongue piercing?
Do not use an alcohol-based mouthwash to rinse your mouth, though, or you may dry out your piercing and delay the healing process. It’s best to use a sea salt-based oral rinse like Recovery Oral Piercing Aftercare – Alcohol Free Mouthwash or H2Ocean Oral Rinse.
Healing usually takes 3 to 4 weeks. During that time, you should: Rinse your tongue or lip piercing after every meal or snack and before bed. Use warm salt water or an antibacterial, alcohol-free mouthwash.
Besides, what not to do after getting your tongue pierced?
On the flip side, don’t:
- use tongue scrapers.
- play with your jewelry.
- engage in french kissing or oral sex until the piercing has completely healed.
- play contact sports with your jewelry in your tongue.
- smoke or drink alcohol during the healing process.
How can I make my tongue piercing heal faster?
Some other strategies that can speed healing include:
- brushing the teeth regularly to keep the mouth clean.
- rinsing the piercing after each meal.
- not smoking.
- minimizing talking during the first few days.
- not playing with or touching the piercing.
Can you brush your tongue after getting it pierced?
A soft-bristled toothbrush designed to reach into small places without being rough on the area is the best kind of toothbrush to use after getting a tongue piercing. Although a soft-bristled brush is less harsh, be sure to brush around the piercing gently and carefully during your regular oral care routine.
Is peroxide good for tongue piercing?
General Care for Body Piercings
Always wash hands thoroughly before contact with piercing. Do not use rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. (Both slow the healing of pierced area by drying and killing new healthy cells.) Do not use bacitracin or other ointments.
Is it normal to have a white tongue after piercing?
If you (or your teenager) have just had a tongue piercing, you might see a white coating on your tongue. It’s normal bacterial growth that you can reduce with antifungal mouthwash, like Nystatin (like Nystop®).
Can you use mouthwash to clean piercings?
If you have a lip, cheek, oral web, or tongue piercing, the best way to clean the inside of your mouth is with a sea salt mouthwash. Avoid alcohol-based mouthwash at all costs! It will dry out your mouth and your piercing(s) and delay the healing process, if not completely foil it.
Is fluoride bad for a tongue piercing?
Be sure you are brushing and flossing twice per day, using toothpaste with fluoride and using a mouthwash that is alcohol-free. It is important to keep the piercing site clean and be sure to notice any signs of potential issues. These include any pain, tenderness, swelling or unusual discharges from the piercing site.
Can a tongue piercing paralyze you?
Nerve Injury
The tongue is supplied by the hypoglossal nerve and the lingual branch of the trigeminal nerve. These nerves can be damaged during piercing and permanent paralysis of the tongue can occur.
What to know before getting your tongue pierced?
Before you get used to your jewelry, you’ll run the risk of chomping on it and breaking your teeth, especially since your starter jewelry will be larger to accommodate swelling. As you get used to the new piercing, start with soft foods while you relearn how to chew. Keep a toothbrush and a sea salt mouthwash with you.
