Tongue Piercing

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
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Tongue Piercing Risks
Tongue Piercing Benefits
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Tongue Piercing Horror Stories

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