What type of piercing is this? A smiley piercing goes through your frenulum, the small piece of skin connecting your upper lip to your upper gum. This piercing is relatively invisible until you smile — hence the name “smiley piercing.”
Also, what do you call the mouth piercing?
An oral (mouth) piercing is a small hole in your tongue, lip, cheek, or uvula (the tiny tissue that hangs at the back of your throat) where you can wear jewelry.
Besides, how big does your frenulum have to be to get a smiley?
Jewelry for Smiley Piercings
An 18 or 16 gauge CBR that is very small around – usually 1/2 inch – is all this delicate area can really handle. Healing is pretty quick – about four weeks max for a healthy non-smoker.
Does everyone have a lip frenulum?
We all have a labial frenulum. Inside your mouth, it’s the thin tissue connecting your upper lip to your upper gums just above your front teeth.
Can you kiss with a smiley piercing?
Can you kiss with a smiley piercing? During the initial healing, you cannot kiss with a smiley piercing. Once your piercing has healed you can kiss as much as you like. All types of kissing could potentially cause your smiley piercing to have issues while healing.
What piercings hurt the most?
Most Painful Piercings
- Daith. A daith piercing is a puncture to the lump of cartilage in your inner ear, above the ear canal. …
- Helix. The helix piercing is placed in the cartilage groove of the upper ear. …
- Rook. …
- Conch. …
- Industrial. …
- Dermal Anchor. …
- Septum. …
- Nipple.
Are frenulum piercings dangerous?
There are some risks with the frenulum piercing as it can irritate your gums over time and cause gum recession. If you notice your gums are changing it’s important to remove the piercing and if you feel it rubbing on your teeth too much it can also damage the enamel.
What happens if you tear your labial frenulum?
Labial frenulum tears usually occur from a fall and are more common in children. This injury can cause bleeding and pain in the area. However, they rarely need medical attention. A person can apply pressure on the lips to stop the bleeding.
Can I smoke with a smiley piercing?
Unfortunately for some, you can‘t smoke or even use harsh mouthwash while your tongue is healing. You’re even advised against kissing and oral sex during the healing process, at least while the wound is fresh. Over-cleaning the piercing can also cause problems. If you experience irritation, don’t panic.
Can u hide a smiley piercing?
You can‘t really hide piercings without putting them at risk for infection. Infections can lead to cauliflower ears, scarring and worse. You cannot.
What do you do if you cut your frenulum?
Use basic first aid to stop the bleeding:
- Rinse your hands with gentle soap and clean water.
- Place a clean rag or cloth over the tear to halt blood flow.
- Gently rinse the tear and the area around it with clean water and chemical-free, fragrance-free soap. …
- Gently pat the area dry with a fresh cloth or towel.
How do you brush your teeth with a smiley piercing?
