The labret piercing heals fairly quickly; you can expect a 6 – 8 week healing period. As always, healing depends on the person, and it could take longer than 8 weeks for the piercing to heal.
Also question is, is my lip piercing infected or just healing?
Redness or swelling that extends beyond the piercing site may be a sign of infection. Other early signs of infection include: persistent warmth. worsening pain.
Also, do labret piercings ruin your teeth? Teeth can be directly afflicted by labret piercing. When the jewelry strokes the teeth, and there is enamel loss, it may also cause deformation. Many people also complain of chips or cracks in their teeth.
Simply so, how long does a labret piercing stay swollen?
Lip & Labret piercing usually take between 6-8 weeks to fully heal; it is very rare to develop an infection because the mouth contains an enzyme “Ptyalin” which inhibits bacteria. You might experience swelling (usually 2-3 days after the piercing) this swelling can last 7-10 days.
