What gauge is a vertical labret?

14G

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Accordingly, what is the standard size for labret piercing?

Standard lengths for labrets are 1/4″ or 5/16″. The 3/16″ is generally used for cartilage piercings rather than lip piercings for a nice, snug fit.

Also, how do I know what size labret to buy? To measure a labret you simply have to measure the barbell length excluding the platform base and screw head if there is one. For labret piercing, ring size vary between 8mm(0,31in) and 11mm(0,43in). 8mm(0,31in) and 9mm (0,35in) tend to be the most common sizes for this piercing.

Keeping this in consideration, is it hard to kiss with a vertical labret?

It’s not difficult. Sometimes it takes a few seconds for both you and the person you’re kissing to figure out the logistics of kissing with the bar in your lip, but it’s not difficult. Some people have told me they think the feeling of the piercing is hot.

Are vertical labret piercings dangerous?

It may hurt more than ear, nose, or other piercings because the tissue around your mouth is sensitive and dense with nerve endings. The vertical lip piercing can also hurt more than regular lip piercings because it pierces through thin, delicate lip tissues rather than just skin and interior mouth tissue.

Can you kiss with a labret piercing?

Ideally, you should wait until you are healed to do anything involving fluids, even with a monogamous partner. … Any oral sex during healing should be fluid-safe, and if you decide to kiss your partner anyway, at least have him or her rinse their mouth before and clean your mouth and piercing after.

What is the Ashley piercing?

As one of the few true lip piercings, the Ashley piercing consists of a single puncture through the center of the lower lip, exiting through the back of the lip into the mouth. … The Ashley piercing typically uses a labret stud with a dainty charm, ball, or gemstone sitting on the lower lip.

Do labret piercings ruin your teeth?

Tongue or lip piercings that come into constant contact with your gums can cause gum recession. When your gum recedes, you are exposing more of your tooth’s root, which can make it easier for bacteria to build up and severely damage your tooth. Without the proper care, this can result in tooth loss!

Can I put a 16g in a 14g piercing?

Yes all day you can. However, the 16g post is thinner than the 14g. Downsizing is not an issue unless you’ve got a large collection of 14g jewelry that you wish to wear again. Downsizing to 16g is safe as long as it is healed.

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