Besides attracting attention, they could also wind up with receding gums. Lip piercing can lead to receding gums and may make the problem worse, say researchers from Ohio State University. They compared the gums of 29 young adults with pierced lips to those of 29 with unpierced lips.
Keeping this in consideration, are there any dangers to piercing your lip?
Like any type of piercing, a tongue or lip piercing requires your body to undergo minor trauma as well as introduces a foreign, metal object into your body. As a result, there are a few risks associated with an oral piercing such as: Infection. One of the most common side effects of piercings is infection.
Thereof, how do I keep my lip piercing from ruining my teeth?
It’s also recommended that you remove the piercing when you eat, sleep, brush your teeth, and undertake any strenuous activity. This will help to avoid any damage to your teeth or gums both when you use your mouth the most, and when you have little control over the contact between your gums, teeth, and piercings.
Why are mouth piercings bad?
The American Dental Association recommends against tongue piercing. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but the ADA recommends against tongue piercing because of risks including “swelling, bleeding, infection, chipped or damaged teeth, gingivial recession, lacerations/scarring, hypersalivation, etc.”
Can you eat with a lip piercing?
As your lip piercing heals, focus on foods that are soft and unlikely to get caught on your jewelry. This includes mashed potatoes, yogurt, and oatmeal. Anything chewy may require an additional salt rinse after eating. Water should be your drink of choice at this time.
What is the safest lip piercing?
If you get a lower lip piercing, you may find that a captive ring or a circular barbell is a safer option than a long metal labret stud during the healing process. Better yet, get a niobium lip ring that’s softer and more flexible than steel and titanium lip rings.
Is my lip piercing healing properly?
Piercing your lip will be painful, and the piercing may cause bleeding. The area may be tender, swollen, and bruised for several days afterward. Lip piercings can take anywhere from 6 to 10 weeks to heal fully, so be prepared for multiple daily cleanings during that time, plus regular upkeep after that.
How bad do lip piercings hurt?
Everyone’s pain tolerance is different. Most people don’t report a ton of pain with the vertical lip piercing. Some have rated it around a 4 on a scale of 1 to 10. It may hurt more than ear, nose, or other piercings because the tissue around your mouth is sensitive and dense with nerve endings.
