Then, how long should my tongue bar be?
The standard size of your tongue piercing
A tongue piercing is actually always 16 mm long and 1.6 mm thick. The tongue piercing is also one of the few piercings where such an unambiguous standard can be named.
Also know, what is a normal tongue ring length?
Which tongue piercing is the safest?
A standard tongue piercing is a little easier to care for because placing the piercing in the centre of the tongue is safer. There is less contact with teeth and the inside of the mouth, so the initial healing period is faster with swelling reducing in just 2-4 weeks.
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 long after tongue piercing can I give oral?
Hold off on kissing or oral sex while healing.
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.
How long after a tongue piercing can you talk normal?
It should be avoided for at least two to three weeks after a piercing. Tongue piercings cause speech impediments. A correctly pierced tongue will not cause a speech impediment. Some studios will illegally cut tongue webbing or will pierce a tongue that is too short just to get money.
When can I change to a shorter tongue bar?
Your tongue swells when you get it pierced, so the bar you were pierced with is extra long. When the swelling goes down, you can use shorter bars. Once your initial swelling goes down and your piercing is healed enough, change your barbell to a shorter one that sits more snugly on your tongue.
How do you know if your tongue ring is too small?
If your tongue is about 2x-3x the size it normally is, I’d say you’re fine. If the ball on your barbell is being sunken into your tong and starting to hide away, your barbell could be too short. Maybe your tongue swelled more than expected, or they just gave you a too short bar. Give it some time.
What happens if tongue bar is too long?
Can I damage my teeth or gums? Yes, you can. Much like lip or labret piercings, tongue piercings also have the potential to cause damage to your teeth. … Since most damage comes from wearing jewelry that is too long—such as extra-long barbells rubbing against gums, biting the barbell, playing with the jewelry, etc.
What tongue piercing should I get?
The midline tongue piercing is by far the most popular, but depending on the location of the veins in the tongue, some people are unable to get their tongue pierced directly in the middle.
