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The stakes seem higher and more dangerous should an infection occur.
Are tongue piercings dangerous?
Like any piercing, there’s always a possibility of infection or rejection.
But New York City-based piercerJenna Myerssays that there tends to be a pretty big distinction between the two.
“[With an] infection, your tongue is going to look absolutely wild,” Myers shares.
When that happens, she always advises going to the ER for professional help.
Typically, infected piercings are usually treated with antibiotics and the removal of jewelry, he explains.
Luckily, not every tongue piercing will become infected.
Are horizontal “snake eyes” tongue piercings safe?
Speaking of placement, there are restrictions as to where the tongue piercing can go.
You might have heard of snake eyes before.
And if you had hopes of getting that piercing, keep dreaming.
They also note that in the state of Oregon,horizontal tongue piercingsare banned for this reason.
Can anyone get a tongue piercing?
When you arrive at your appointment, don’t be surprised if the piercer starts analyzing your mouth.
What can I expect during a tongue piercing appointment?
Before your appointment, it’s imperative that you brush your teeth and tongue before arriving.
Myers shares that typically her clients are given mouthwash right before to help clean their mouths out.
For standard tongue piercings, the ring is usually in the center of the tongue.
Though horizontal piercings are a big no-no, you might still get two vertical tongue piercings.
What does aftercare for a tongue piercing look like?
There are a few things to expect immediately after your piercing.
That’s naturally going to happen because the piercing is a fresh wound.
Thankfully, the aftercare for tongue piercings isn’t too complicated.
In general, maintaining goodoral hygiene brushing your teeth regularly and flossing is important.
They advise avoidingtoothpastewith whitening ingredients.
Both piercers strongly suggest using an alcohol-free mouthwash that won’t burn your mouth.
Myers also recommends sterile saline solution, which tends to be recommended for most piercings.
Myers suggests avoiding spicy, crunchy, and acidic foods in the first few weeks to avoid irritation.
Being as simple as possible with your aftercare is really best.
Your body is really good at healing itself."
