Avoiding Dental Problems
Substances like aspirin, caffeine and alcohol can increase swelling, bleeding and pain; you should avoid them during the healing process. For adventurous eaters, hot, spicy, salty and acidic foods are also on the list of no-go items while your tongue recovers.
One may also ask, how can I speed up the healing process of a tongue piercing?
Some other strategies that can speed healing include:
- brushing the teeth regularly to keep the mouth clean.
- rinsing the piercing after each meal.
- not smoking.
- minimizing talking during the first few days.
- not playing with or touching the piercing.
Correspondingly, will a healed tongue piercing close?
About tongue piercings, it is true that tongue piercings do not completely close up if they have completely healed before the tongue stud is removed. … If the tongue piercing is removed for even one night, it will partially close up as it is a muscle, which is very unlike ear piercings.
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.
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 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.
What does a infected tongue piercing look like?
Other symptoms of infection include fever, chills, shaking or red streaks around the piercing wound. The IJAHSP also mentions swollen lymph nodes and unusual discharge as signs of infection. An untreated infected tongue piercing leads to severe consequences, including death.
Is it normal to have a white tongue after piercing?
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®).
How do you get rid of a keloid on a tongue piercing?
Treatment for keloids
- Corticosteroids: This type of medicine can help shrink the keloid. …
- Surgery: A specialist can surgically remove the keloid. …
- Laser treatment: Laser treatment can help flatten the keloid scar and make it fade.
- Cryotherapy: This treatment is appropriate to use on small keloids.
Can a tongue piercing paralyze you?
Nerve Injury
The tongue is supplied by the hypoglossal nerve and the lingual branch of the trigeminal nerve. These nerves can be damaged during piercing and permanent paralysis of the tongue can occur.
Is it safe to re pierce your tongue?
Can I pierce my own tongue? You can, but its highly advisable not to. Having a hole in your body and jewellery in your mouth is one of those occasions you just shouldn’t skimp on. So, choose a quality piercing studio, as they will have the best equipment, qualified piercers and a better choice of jewellery.
Do tongue piercings damage your teeth?
Unfortunately, yes. A tongue piercing can cause damage to teeth. Piercings are usually hard metal, which inside the mouth can cause damage. Biting down onto the piercing or playing with it can result in scratching or chipping teeth, as well as increased tooth sensitivity.
