How do I know when my tongue piercing is healed?

If there are no complications, complete healing usually takes around 4–6 weeks. 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.

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Keeping this in consideration, what happens if you don’t clean your tongue piercing?

If you don’t clean your oral piercing regularly, your breath can start to stink as a result. Mouth piercings increase saliva production. Saliva does help fight cavities, but it can also increase your likelihood of drooling.

Also to know is, do you have to clean 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.

Correspondingly, how long do you have to wait to give oral after a tongue piercing?

4-6 weeks

Can your tongue ring get infected?

Infection occurs when bacteria become trapped inside the piercing. Tongue piercings — especially new ones — are more prone to infections than other piercings because of all the bacteria in your mouth. Much of the bacteria is introduced by eating and drinking.

Can you chew gum with a tongue piercing?

Avoiding Problems: A few temporary lifestyle changes can also help you avoid some serious complications after having tour tongue pierced. This includes avoiding oral sex while your piercing site is healing. Do not have things like chewing like chewing gums or mints while the tongue is healing is also advisable.

How do you properly clean a tongue piercing?

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.)

Why is my tongue white after 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®).

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