Tongue Piercing

Ok, so we have seen that there are a ton of possible risks involved in getting a tongue piercing, right? Correct. And many people will try to scare you away with all these things. The truth is, most of these dangers can be avoided with proper tongue piercing care. The following is a list of suggestions to help you with both before and after you get a tongue ring.

Before:

• First and most importantly, pick a piercer who is experienced, skilled, and professional. How can you do this?
• Get a recommendation from someone who has already had their tongue pierced.
• Talk to the person who is going to pierce your tongue. Do you feel comfortable with them? Are they willing to take the time to help and inform you? Do they sound knowledgeable?
• Make sure the piercing parlor is clean and uses sterile equipment. Also ensure that they follow you country or states piercing regulations and standards.
• Be informed! That is likely what you are doing right now by reading this webpage. Keep it up! The more informed you are, the better!

After:
Here are some suggestions on proper tongue piercing care so that you don’t experience any after-piercing problems. These are very important, and you should already have a list from your piercer as well, describing everything you need to do. Make sure to follow it closely!

• Rinsing. One of the most important things, this should be done about 10 times per day, and right after eating or drinking anything beside water. You should rinse with a mouthwash, preferably alcohol free, that has been diluted to ¼ strength. This is important so as not to kill the “good” enzymes that help prevent infections. You can also rinse with warm salt water.
• Be careful while you eat! Having a tongue piercing will be quite different, and especially at the beginning, when you have a longer dumbbell, you need to take extra care not to accidentally bite it.
• Make sure to clean your piercing with a soft bristled toothbrush, to prevent plaque buildup. As with anytime you touch your piercing, make sure to clean your hands first, preferable with an antibacterial soap.
• Oral sex and kissing should not be performed for about 4 to 6 weeks after getting your tongue piecing.
• Keep foreign objects out of your mouth, to prevent harmful bacteria from entering.
• Do not play with your tongue piercing as this will aggravate it, and increase swelling of your tongue.
• Be sure to drink lots of cold water to decrease swelling of the tongue. You can also suck on ice chunks throughout the day to further minimize swelling.
• Wait at least 10 days before you change your piercing. If you try to change it too early, the hole will close.

More tongue piercing information:

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Tongue piercings are popular for many different reasons. Whenever someone thinks of a tongue piercing they always wonder about the the supposed sex benefits. If you are reading this post, you are probably all wondering the same thing. Everyone always wants to know whether kissing and oral sex are enhanced when performed with a tongue ring. I would love to be able to give you a direct answer, but the truth is, there is no single answer.

Essentially, what it comes down to is personal preference. The most important thing to remember is not to get a tongue ring because you want to improve your sex life, or you hope people will want to jump into bed with you. If you do decide to get one, they are a lot of fun, and it is all about experimenting with your partner to find out what they like. That’s the best thing about a tongue piercing….it is a unique piece of jewlery that you can have a lot fun with!

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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What is it?
A tongue web piercing, which is also known as a frenulum piercing, has become a fairly common oral piercing. The frenulum is the thin piece of skin that attaches the bottom of your tongue to the bottom of your mouth. It is usually pierced with a barbell, but you can also put a ring through the piercing. This piercing originated sometime back in the nineties, and has recently gained popularity.

What’s the appeal?
A web piercing is a fun piercing because it is very easy to hide, more so than a vertical tongue piercing. It is underneath the tongue, so there is almost no need to consciously hide it. However, You can still play with it whenever you want, and without anyone noticing. It is also a unique oral piercing, as you can can pierce it with a ring or a barbell, which you are unable to do with other oral piercings. They also tend to heal quickly, and are generally less painful than other oral piercings.

What are the dangers?
The dangers of a web piercing are not as inherent as those of other oral piercings. The piercing is done through the frenulum, which means damage to tongue nerves or blood vessels are less of an issue. One of the main problems with web piercings is that the piercing is often rejected by the human body, meaning the piercing has to be removed, and the frenulum re-pierced.

Web piercings still pose a risk of infection, just like any oral piercing, which makes caring for the piercing very important. A web piercing can be a bit difficult to remove, and therefore people often don´t clean the piercing. This must be avoided, as plaque will build-up, so it must be cleaned regularly. The wearing down of enamel still happens with web piercings, but not as much as with other oral piercings, because of its location in the mouth.

Web piercings are a fairly simple piercing to do, and as a result, many people try to do it themselves. This is NOT a good idea. Piercings should always be done by a professional, as they have experience, are aware of the risks, andknow how to prevent them.

What’s it like?
People find the web piercing a great piercing to have. It is more “convenient” than other oral piercings, as it is not usually very painful, it heals quickly, and it can be easily hidden. It is seen as more of a personal piercing, because no one will know someone has one unless they show it. The option to pierce the frenulum with a ring or barbell also make it quite enjoyable.

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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