5/8″
In this regard, 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, how do you know if your tongue ring is too small?
If the ball on your barbell is being sunken into your tong and starting to hide away, your barbell could be too short. Maybe your tongue swelled more than expected, or they just gave you a too short bar. Swelling is absolutely normal, and you should see a lot of it. Especially with a tongue piercing.
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.
Is 14G bigger than 16G?
Jewelry is measured through a gauge system (see chart below). The higher the gauge number the smaller the wire is. A standard “earring” is usually 20 gauge. Jewelry gauges/sizes can vary between manufacturers.
| Gauge | Millimeter | Inch |
|---|---|---|
| 16g | 1.2mm | 3/64″ |
| 14g | 1.6mm | 1/16″ |
| 12g | 2mm | 5/64″ |
| 10g | 2.4mm | 3/32″ |
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.
Can I eat pizza with a tongue piercing?
It’s usually recommended to wait at least two weeks to eat hard food. Until then you can eat, but it’s better for the healing process if you stick to soft foods until you feel you’re ready for the hard.
Can you drink alcohol 3 days after a tongue piercing?
You can go out drinking after getting a tongue piercing. You should avoid alcohol for a minimum of two to three weeks after a piercing as it can cause irritation, pain, excess swelling, and other complications. … It should be avoided for at least two to three weeks after a piercing.
Do tongue piercings affect kissing?
Avoid hitting their teeth with your piercing.
When you kiss someone, and you have a tongue piercing, snakebites, or a lip ring, it’s important to be mindful of the other person’s teeth. Piercings can chip teeth and cause oral damage for the other person. Be gentle when you are kissing someone and you have a piercing.
