Tongue Piercing

If you are going to get your tongue pierced, it is extremely important that you select a good piercer. Why? First and most obvious, a good piercer will go a good job. They have experience to do the job right, will make sure everything is done cleanly, and they will follow proper guidelines. Moreover, if something does go wrong, you know you are in good hands, and the piercer will know how to deal with the situation. Lastly, a good piercer will make sure you know the proper way to care for your new piercing.

Selecting a good tongue piercer is not difficult to do, but does take some work. The first thing you should do is try to get a recommendation. Do you have any friends with a tongue piercing? If so, find out where they got it done and if they liked the piercer. The next thing you should do is go and visit the piercing studio, and speak with the person who was recommended to you. It is very important that you feel comfortable with this person and with the piercing studio, which should be clean and organized. Make sure they follow the piercing regulations of your country. (They should have a certificate proving this). Get the piercer to look at your tongue, so he can let you know if you can get your tongue pierced or not. This is not usually a problem; however, there are some people who cannot get a tongue piercing because of the location of their veins.

If you can´t get any recommendations, then it is suggested that you find a few piercing studios near you and visit two or three different ones. Meet the piercers, check out the studios, and pick the one you feel most comfortable in, and the one that is the most professional.

Once you have selected the piercing studio and the person who will pierce your tongue, make a date for your piercing, and find out about anything you need to do (or not do) before getting your tongue pierced. By following these guidelines, you are more likely to have a good tongue piercing experience and will get more enjoyment from the whole process.

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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.

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 Horror Stories

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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.

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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