Are there different tongue ring sizes? Traditional tongue piercings are typically done at 14g or 12g, but you can ask your piercer to use a larger gauge needle and jewelry if desired.
Correspondingly, is it normal for my tongue piercing to stretch?
The tongue piercing is also extremely easy to stretch; usually, this is done by just inserting the next size every couple of months. … If this happens, try drinking something hot to loosen it up, and see if you can ease your jewelry back into the piercing.
| Piercing | Standard Gauge | Standard Length |
|---|---|---|
| Belly / Navel Ring | 14G | 3/8″ , 7/16″ |
| Nose Piercing | 20G , 18G | 1/4″ , 5/16″ |
| Tongue Piercing | 14G | 5/8″ |
| Cartilage Piercing | 16G , 18G | 3/16″ , 1/4″ and 5/16″ |
Herein, what happens if your tongue bar is too small?
If your starter tongue barbell is too short, causing the top and bottom balls to press into your tongue, that pressure can lead to necrosis (i.e. tissue death), which can eventually cause infection if it continues for too long.
Do tongue piercings affect kissing?
Avoid hitting their teeth with your piercing.
When you kiss someone, and you have a tongue piercing, snakebites, or a lip ring, it’s important to be mindful of the other person’s teeth. Piercings can chip teeth and cause oral damage for the other person. Be gentle when you are kissing someone and you have a piercing.
When can I give oral after tongue piercing?
You’ll also have to be careful to prevent bacteria getting into the mouth which means no smoking, kissing, putting your hands in your mouth OR engage in oral sex. You should avoid this for as long as possible, with many websites advising against oral sex for at least 4-6 weeks.
How should a tongue ring fit?
On the underside of your tongue, the piercing must be positioned right in front of that web-like skin pattern under the tongue/ lingual frenulum.
Can you chew gum with a tongue piercing?
Avoiding Problems: A few temporary lifestyle changes can also help you avoid some serious complications after having tour tongue pierced. This includes avoiding oral sex while your piercing site is healing. Do not have things like chewing like chewing gums or mints while the tongue is healing is also advisable.
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.
Which tongue piercing is the safest?
A standard tongue piercing is a little easier to care for because placing the piercing in the centre of the tongue is safer. There is less contact with teeth and the inside of the mouth, so the initial healing period is faster with swelling reducing in just 2-4 weeks.
What’s the normal size tongue bar?
16 mm long
Why does my tongue piercing keep falling out?
Loose clothing: the ball can fall out of any piercing. Therefore, consider the type of clothes you’re wearing and how often it moves over the piercing. You’ll find that anything under tight clothes will tend to rub on the jewelry and cause it to come loose.
Why is there a dent in my tongue?
Infection, injury, or allergic reaction
The immune system causes inflammation in response to infection, injury, and allergens. Certain reactions will lead to swelling of the tongue. As the tongue swells and enlarges, it presses up against the teeth, often causing indentation or pitting.
