Likewise, how do I know what size my tongue bar is?
Tongue Bar Sizes
The standard gauge for a tongue bar is 1.6mm and all of our tongue bars have the standard gauge of 1.6mm. The ‘size‘ (or ‘length‘) refers to the distance between the two balls (see the ‘Barbell‘ illustration above).
In this manner, how do you know if your tongue bar is too small?
The easiest way to tell if a tongue barbell is too short is to look in the mirror. If more than half of the top ball of the jewelry is nesting into the tongue when the tongue is completely at rest, the barbell is too short and at risk for possibly embedding.
What is the best size tongue bar?
How long after getting a tongue piercing can you 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.
Do plastic tongue bars damage teeth?
The main benefit of BioFlex tongue bars is that they are soft and flexible. This means that they do not push against your teeth like a metal bar and you cannot chip your teeth on them. … Reduces healing times when compared to metal jewellery. Bends with the body.
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.
Are acrylic tongue rings safe?
Acrylic piercing jewellery is a cheap, comfortable alternative to metal jewellery. … It is safe for new piercings and cannot react with the skin. This means that is will not irritate your piercings and is very comfortable to wear.
Do tongue piercings make your breath smell?
It’s harder to brush around studs in the tongue or rings in the lips, so plaque can build up over time. If you don’t clean your oral piercing regularly, your breath can start to stink as a result. … Even if you get oral piercings in a sterile environment, you can develop an infection after the piercing.
What are the different sizes of tongue rings?
What size is a tongue piercing? Barbell length for tongue piercing can vary between 10mm (0,39in) and 18mm(0,70in) depending on the thickness of your tongue. Note that the most common barbell length for tongue piercing tend to be 16mm(0,62in).
When can I get a smaller tongue bar?
The tongue could completely encase the barbell, which would require a painful surgery or incision to remove. So, when can you switch to a shorter bar? You should definitely wait until at least the swelling has gone down. Some piercers recommend changing the bar after two weeks.
Why is there an indent around my tongue ring?
The tongue heals faster than most other body parts, so when you remove the piercing the whole will start to close within a few hours. That being said, once it’s closed you may have a small indentation in your tongue if you’ve had the piercing for a few years. The longer you have it, the more likely it is to scar.
When should I downsize my tongue piercing?
2 – 4 weeks
