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Tongue piercing infections are quite common. The mouth contains a lot of bacteria, and it is warm and moist, making it a perfect breeding ground. An infection can be very dangerous, so it is important to know the warning signs, and to begin treating it immediately.

How do you know if you have an infected tongue piercing? The following are some possible signs:

• Redness around the piercing, which is one of the first warnings signs of an infection.

• Swelling of the tongue.

• Any kind of pain.

• Red streaks, which often mean a fairly bad infection, so you should go to a doctor to have it checked.

• Green o yellowish liquid/pus originating around the piercing. This is another sign that means an infection has advanced significantly.

• Random bleeding. Even if it´s just a little, it could mean you have an infection.

If you notice any of these signs, you most likely have an infected tongue piercing and you need to begin treating it right away!! Here are a few suggestions of what you can do, which are very similar to the tongue piercing aftercare you had to do when you first got a piercing:

• Suck on ice cubes, or rinse your mouth with some ice cold water to help decrease the swelling.

• Rinse your mouth with a non-alcoholic mouthwash that has been diluted with water. Do this each time after you eat. You can also remove your tongue ring (if you’ve had it more than two weeks) and rinse while it is out of your mouth. Be sure your hands have been washed.

• Rinsing with warm water and sea salt is another option that will help decrease the inflammation and kill the bacteria.

• Remember not to drink alcohol, eat spicy foods, or smoke (which is one of the worst things you can do). Also, refrain from kissing and oral sex, or anything else that may introduce new bacteria into your mouth.

**The most important thing to remember**
If you have a tongue piercing infection that does not start improving after treatment, go see a doctor. They can check the infection to see how bad it is, and provide you with antibiotics if need be.

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What is it?

A vertical tongue piercing is more commonly known as a standard tongue piercing. A hole is piercing vertically through the center of the tongue, which is followed by the insertion of a tongue ring. It is by far the most popular oral piercing available, as it has been around the longest, is the easiest to perform, and is involves the least amount of risk.

What’s the appeal?
Vertical tongue piercings are appealing because they are the most common. The procedure is more basic than for other oral piercings, which makes them very easy to get, as they are performed in any piercing studio. The risks of a vertical piercing are less likely than for other oral piercings, and this makes them a great starter piercing for the mouth.

What are the dangers?
A full list of all the risk can be viewed at tongue piercing risks. The most common ones are tongue infections, speaking difficulties, and chipped or cracked teeth. As with all oral piercings, proper tongue piercing care is very important to avoid any problems.

What’s it like?
A vertical tongue piercing is a very fun piercing to get. People enjoy having something in their mouth to play with, and even though the piercing is not always obvious, a lot of people like how it looks. One of the great things about a vertical piercing is that it’s easy to hide, or to temporarily remove, so is very handy for people who need to remove it for work reasons.

The bottom line is that vertical piercings are the most common and a good introduction to oral piercings. People should always start with a vertical piercing first, and if they enjoy it, they can then consider some of the other oral piercing options.

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What is a brain abscess?
A brain abscess is when bacteria from a local infection in your body spreads through the blood into your brain. Typical infections include middle ear infections, sinus infections, or dental infections. Once the infection spreads to your brain, it collects into a large amount of puss surrounded by the brain tissue. Without treatment, this can become fatal.

How did a tongue piercing cause a brain abscess?
In 2001, a 22 year old woman got her tongue pierced. A couple days later, the piercing became badly infected and so she removed the piercing. The tongue healed quickly, and for the next 4 weeks, she noticed no more problems.

After four weeks, the woman became very ill with headaches and nausea. She went to the doctor, and after various tests, they performed a brain scan. This revealed an abscess in her brain, and she was operated on to have it removed. The operation was successful, and within six weeks the patient was fully recovered.

There is another similar story about a girl from Ajax, Canada who also developed a serious brain abscess 10 months after a tongue piercing. The infection became so large that doctors had to remove a piece of her skull, to prevent damage to her brain.

In both cases, doctors are unsure of the exact cause of the brain abscesses in question. Through various tests and theories, they ruled out most causes, and found bacteria in the brain that is commonly found in the tongue. Therefore it appears most likely that the infection triggered by the tongue piercings are what led to the abscesses.

What does this mean?
There are a handful of cases where it appears as though brain abscesses can be linked to oral piercings. However, this does not mean that if you have an infection after piercing, there is a good chance you too will develop a brain abscess. They are extremely rare, and are something you should be aware about, but there is no need to start having nightmare about brain abscesses. The most important thing to remember is to go to a professional, experienced piercer, and religiously follow the aftercare instructions that you are given. This is IMPERATIVE to help prevent infection to your tongue. If you get an infection, be sure to visit your doctor in case you need to be prescribed antibiotics.

More tongue piercing information:

Tongue Piercing Home Page
Caring for your Tongue Piercing
Tongue Piercing Risks
Tongue Piercing Benefits
Types of Oral Piercings
Tongue Piercing Infections
Tongue Piercing Horror Stories

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