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.
Accordingly, what can you eat after getting your tongue pierced?
Soft, bland foods — like applesauce and yogurt — are preferred. French kissing and oral sex are off-limits during this time. You can do a salt rinse to help minimize any pain and swelling. Ready-made rinses may be available for purchase from your piercer, or you can make your own at home.
Healing times vary from person to person, but Skellie says to wait at least 30 days after the client has their jewelry shortened — not just the initial piercing.
Keeping this in view, can I brush my tongue after piercing?
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.
When does a tongue piercing stop hurting?
The Association of Professional Piercers lists normal healing symptoms as several days of uncomfortable aching, pinching or tightness in the area of the wound, swelling, bleeding and a yellowish, liquid secretion. Usually, a tongue piercing heals in four to six weeks, according to the IJAHSP.
What to do after you get your tongue pierced?
Oral Piercing Care
Rinse your tongue or lip piercing after every meal or snack and before bed. Use warm salt water or an antibacterial, alcohol-free mouthwash. Not kiss anyone while you heal. (Avoid contact with someone else’s saliva.)
What not to eat after piercing?
Don’t eat spicy, salty or acidy foods or liquids while you are healing. Avoid hot drinks such as hot chocolate, coffee, and tea. Eat cold foods and drinks as they lessen swelling. Be extra careful when eating crunchy foods.
How much does it cost to get your tongue pierced?
| Piercing Type | Piercing Fee | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | $40 | Starts at $110+Tax |
| Tongue | $30 | Starts at $68+Tax |
| Tragus | $30 | Starts at $68+Tax |
| Genital | $40 | Starts at $80+Tax |
Are there fake tongue piercings?
This Fake Tongue Piercing is an easy way to change up your look. It has none of the pain associated with real body jewelry, and no healing time. You can take it off whenever you need, such as when you’re at work or a formal occasion.
Can I pierce my tongue if it’s short?
If your tongue is too short or you can‘t stick your tongue out very far, you won’t be able to get your tongue pierced. … If the webbing beneath the tongue is too long, your tongue won’t offer a proper place for piercing. In any piercing around the mouth, the jewelry can cause damage to your teeth.
Are tongue piercings bad for your teeth?
March 27, 2002 — Tongue piercing may not just be hard on parents’ eyes but may also be damaging to kids’ teeth and gums. A new study shows extended wear of barbell-type tongue jewelry can cause receding gums and chipped teeth.
Can I leave my tongue piercing out overnight?
If the tongue piercing is removed for even one night, it will partially close up as it is a muscle, which is very unlike ear piercings. It should close up, but just like trachs, some close and some don’t. If it doesn’t close after about a year it should be evaluated for a surgical closure if it is causing problems.
Is salt water good for a tongue piercing?
Salt rinses will soothe your new piercing. The rinses feel really good and also help calm the itching part of the healing phase. Shaved ice and cold liquids can help reduce swelling in oral piercings, but remember: do a sea salt rinse after you eat or drink anything other than bottled water.
Why is my tongue white after tongue piercing?
Do tongue piercings cause white tongue? 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®).
