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®).
Keeping this in consideration, how do you know if your tongue ring is infected?
Redness or swelling that extends beyond the
- uncomfortable swelling.
- persistent warmth.
- severe pain.
- excessive bleeding.
- pus or yellow discharge.
- bump at the front or back of the piercing.
- fever.
Similarly, do tongue piercing craters go away?
This is normal and usually will not cause a problem unless more than 30% of the ball rests into the tongue during healing. …
How can I prevent plaque on my tongue piercing?
Make sure to use a toothpaste that DOES NOT contain whiteners. Also, plaque (a white, crusty shell) will begin to build up on your tongue jewelry if you do not gently brush the ends and post. You should brush your jewelry daily if you want to prevent plaque buildup.
How do you know if your body is rejecting a tongue piercing?
Symptoms of piercing rejection
- more of the jewelry becoming visible on the outside of the piercing.
- the piercing remaining sore, red, irritated, or dry after the first few days.
- the jewelry becoming visible under the skin.
- the piercing hole appearing to be getting larger.
- the jewelry looking like it is hanging differently.
Should I remove my piercing if it is infected?
If a new piercing is infected, it is best not to remove the earring. Removing the piercing can allow the wound to close, trapping the infection within the skin. For this reason, it is advisable not to remove an earring from an infected ear unless advised by a doctor or professional piercer.
How do you clean an infected tongue piercing?
Rinsing Solutions After a Tongue Piercing
To help prevent the risk of infection in the days and weeks following a tongue piercing, use a mouth rinse to clean the piercing site. The ADA suggests rinsing with an alcohol-free mouth rinse regularly during and after the healing period.
What does a tongue piercing symbolize?
The idea behind getting a tongue ring was to honor the Gods and by inflicting pain, showing one’s honor. Tongue piercing began as a religious practice more than an artistic or decorative practice. … It is also sometimes a worry for people that a tongue piercing can cause dental issues and teeth chipping and wear.
How often should I clean my tongue ring?
Although the bulk of your aftercare takes place within the first couple of weeks, you’ll need to stay on top of daily cleanings until the piercing has completely healed. You should still clean your piercing once it’s healed, but you’ll have more flexibility in how often you do so.
What are the benefits of tongue piercing?
Tongue piercing benefits, pros and cons
- Pro: They look pretty AWESOME!
- Pro: They’re not very painful to get pierced at all – it’s the healing phase that people experience the most pain.
- Pro: INCREASED PLEASURE for your partner. …
- Pro: You can mix and match the jewellery easily to suit your mood.
How do you clean tongue piercings?
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.)
