How long should my tongue ring 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.

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Keeping this in consideration, when should I downsize my tongue piercing?

My advice to everyone is to downsize their jewelry as soon as swelling goes away, usually in 2 – 4 weeks after initial piercing. Sometimes it may even have to be downsized again. The traditional tongue piercing is only done through the tongue muscles vertically between both muscles.

Keeping this in view, how should a tongue ring fit? On the underside of your tongue, the piercing must be positioned right in front of that web-like skin pattern under the tongue/ lingual frenulum.

Consequently, is my tongue long enough for a piercing?

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.

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:

  1. use tongue scrapers.
  2. play with your jewelry.
  3. engage in french kissing or oral sex until the piercing has completely healed.
  4. play contact sports with your jewelry in your tongue.
  5. smoke or drink alcohol during the healing process.

Do tongue piercings affect kissing?

Swapping saliva brings in foreign bacteria, which can impede healing. And because the tongue swells, a larger barbell is initially used — usually for seven to 10 days — making kissing more difficult.

Can I brush my teeth after tongue piercing?

After your tongue has healed, take the jewelry out every night and brush it the way you brush your teeth. You might want to take it out before you go to sleep or do anything active.

How can I make my tongue piercing heal faster?

Some other strategies that can speed healing include:

  1. brushing the teeth regularly to keep the mouth clean.
  2. rinsing the piercing after each meal.
  3. not smoking.
  4. minimizing talking during the first few days.
  5. not playing with or touching the piercing.

Can I change my tongue piercing after 2 weeks?

Have you ever asked yourself – When can I change my tongue ring? The answer is that you need to wait several weeks till the piercing heals. Regular jewelry cleaning and good oral hygiene are necessary to avoid any complications during that period.

What age can you get your tongue pierced without parental consent?

If you’re 14 to 16 you must bring a parent or guardian. Also, piercings below the neck and on tongues at this age are carried out at the discretion of the piercer. Those aged 16 and over are treated as adults.

When can I give oral after tongue piercing?

4-6 weeks

Can you chew gum with a tongue ring?

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.

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