Similarly, 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).
Likewise, people ask, can you get your tongue pierced with a plastic bar?
Most people wear a metal barbell in their tongue piercing but what if you need something different? 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.
Can you get paralyzed by piercing your tongue?
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.
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.
Do tongue piercings make your breath smell?
With mouth jewelry, plaque get a new place to hide. 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. Mouth piercings increase saliva production.
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.
When should I downsize my tongue piercing?
My advice to everyone is to downsize their jewelry as soon as swelling goes away, usually in 2 – 4 weeks after initial piercing. Sometimes it may even have to be downsized again. The traditional tongue piercing is only done through the tongue muscles vertically between both muscles.
What can you not 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 much does it cost to get your tongue pierced?
| Piercing Type | Piercing Fee | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | $40 | Starts at $110+Tax |
| Tongue | $30 | Starts at $68+Tax |
| Tragus | $30 | Starts at $68+Tax |
| Genital | $40 | Starts at $80+Tax |
What to know before getting your tongue pierced?
Before you get used to your jewelry, you’ll run the risk of chomping on it and breaking your teeth, especially since your starter jewelry will be larger to accommodate swelling. As you get used to the new piercing, start with soft foods while you relearn how to chew. Keep a toothbrush and a sea salt mouthwash with you.
