What is the standard tongue bar length?

16 mm

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Moreover, how should a tongue bar 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.

Regarding this, what’s the smallest gauge for tongue ring? Standard piercing sizes
Piercing Standard Gauge Standard Length
Belly / Navel Ring 14G 3/8″ , 7/16″
Nose Piercing 20G , 18G 1/4″ , 5/16″
Tongue Piercing 14G 5/8″
Cartilage Piercing 16G , 18G 3/16″ , 1/4″ and 5/16″

Also know, can you get your tongue pierced with a plastic bar?

The answer is often a plastic tongue ring – plastic tongue rings feel softer, won’t damage your teeth and are safe for X-rays and hospital. … BioFlex is also proven to reduce healing times, so it’s great for getting your tongue pierced with too.

What happens if your tongue bar is too small?

If your starter tongue barbell is too short, causing the top and bottom balls to press into your tongue, that pressure can lead to necrosis (i.e. tissue death), which can eventually cause infection if it continues for too long.

How do you professionally pierce your tongue?

Push the needle in straight and firm, using enough steady pressure to get it completely through the tongue. Do not remove the needle from your tongue until you’ve inserted the bar. If you’re using a solid piercing needle, most piercers like to go from the top of the tongue to the bottom of the tongue.

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