Oral Piercings & Orthodontics
A tongue piercing can hit the braces during talking or sleep, and damage them. It may also make braces less effective by interfering with tooth movement and even causing gaps in the teeth. Tongue piercings can also interfere with retainers, Lingual braces and Invisalign aligners.
Keeping this in consideration, what is the white stuff coming out of my tongue piercing?
You may see a white fluid being excreted by the wound, don’t be alarmed, it is just dead white blood cells which is a normal part of the healing process; all wounds heal by secreting plasma which forms a scab, but because of the saliva in the mouth, a scab can’t form.
Similarly one may ask, can you pierce your tongue with a plastic bar?
The answer is often a plastic tongue ring – plastic tongue rings feel softer, won’t damage your teeth and are safe for X-rays and hospital. … BioFlex is also proven to reduce healing times, so it’s great for getting your tongue pierced with too.
Will my orthodontist be mad if I get a tongue piercing?
The simple answer to this question is yes: there is no greater harm from tongue piercings with braces than without braces. Your braces are not at risk of damage by the tongue piercing.
Is a tongue piercing bad for braces?
A tongue piercing may hit the braces during talking or sleep, potentially damaging them. They can also interfere with tooth movement, making your orthodontic treatment less effective, potentially even causing gaps to form between the teeth. Tongue piercings can also interfere with retainers and Invisalign aligners.
What not to do after getting your tongue pierced?
On the flip side, don’t:
- use tongue scrapers.
- play with your jewelry.
- engage in french kissing or oral sex until the piercing has completely healed.
- play contact sports with your jewelry in your tongue.
- smoke or drink alcohol during the healing process.
What does a infected tongue piercing look like?
Other symptoms of infection include fever, chills, shaking or red streaks around the piercing wound. The IJAHSP also mentions swollen lymph nodes and unusual discharge as signs of infection. An untreated infected tongue piercing leads to severe consequences, including death.
How do you know if your body is rejecting a tongue piercing?
Symptoms of piercing rejection
- more of the jewelry becoming visible on the outside of the piercing.
- the piercing remaining sore, red, irritated, or dry after the first few days.
- the jewelry becoming visible under the skin.
- the piercing hole appearing to be getting larger.
- the jewelry looking like it is hanging differently.
Do tongue piercings leave permanent hole?
Piercing sources here in Columbia tell me that the tongue piercing does produce permanent changes in the tongue, but that the hole will definitely close up and does so relatively quickly. The new tissue will be scar tissue but will not be readily noticeable.
Do tongue piercings give you a lisp?
While the piercing itself is not particularly difficult or painful, you should expect a good deal of swelling afterward; you may also find you have a slight lisp and difficulty speaking for the first two to four days, but this is temporary and will improve as the swelling decreases. …
How can I make my tongue piercing heal faster?
Some other strategies that can speed healing include:
- brushing the teeth regularly to keep the mouth clean.
- rinsing the piercing after each meal.
- not smoking.
- minimizing talking during the first few days.
- not playing with or touching the piercing.
Is stainless steel OK for tongue piercings?
Stainless steel tongue rings are the preferred choice for tongue piercing as they are very safe, can be made into a number of designs and most importantly, are easy on the pocket.
Is acrylic bad for tongue piercings?
In terms of biocompatibility, acrylic is very body-friendly. It is safe for new piercings and cannot react with the skin. This means that is will not irritate your piercings and is very comfortable to wear. Acrylic is also much more comfortable in the event that a piercing is knocked or hit by accident.
How tight should a tongue bar be?
A downsized bar should be snug but not dig in. I didn’t downsize for nearly 8 weeks. The worst of the swelling was gone after 10 days but my tongue didnt truly shrink back to normal for 8 weeks.
