Can you kiss after a tongue piercing? Avoid kissing for at least 3 weeks. Kissing is the second most likely source of infection risk, you need to be careful to prevent bacteria getting into the mouth. No smoking, kissing or engaging in oral sex.
In this regard, is it normal to have a lot of saliva after tongue piercing?
Excessive drooling.
Your tongue piercing can increase saliva production.
Healing times vary from person to person, but Skellie says to wait at least 30 days after the client has their jewelry shortened — not just the initial piercing.
In this manner, why does tongue turn white after piercing?
Do tongue piercings cause white tongue? If you (or your teenager) have just had a tongue piercing, you might see a white coating on your tongue. It’s normal bacterial growth that you can reduce with antifungal mouthwash, like Nystatin (like Nystop®).
What do dentists think of tongue piercings?
A tongue piercing is a popular way of self-expression but most dentists will tell you oral piercings are not the best way to express your individuality.
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 is an Ashley piercing?
“An Ashley piercing is a single piercing that goes directly through the center of the bottom lip, exiting through the back of the lip,” says Kynzi Gamble, a professional piercer at Ink’d Up Tattoo Parlor in Boaz, AL. An Ashley piercing is a bit more involved, as they’re pierced according to your anatomy.
