Oral piercings – The correct placement
A properly positioned tongue piercing will be on the mid-line of your tongue (right in the middle), and placed approximately 3/4-inch back from the tip, and will likely be pierced on a diagonal with the top leaning back slightly, allowing the top ball to lean away from your teeth.
People also ask, 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.
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.
Subsequently, is it dangerous to pierce your own tongue?
Can I pierce my own tongue? You can, but its highly advisable not to. Having a hole in your body and jewellery in your mouth is one of those occasions you just shouldn’t skimp on. So, choose a quality piercing studio, as they will have the best equipment, qualified piercers and a better choice of jewellery.
