You’ve probably noticed that those with a pierced tongue or lip tend to play with the piercing a lot. This constant clicking and clanking of metal against teeth increase the likelihood of tooth damage – such as chipped teeth, broken teeth, and worn enamel – which can expose teeth to bacteria and decay.
Correspondingly, how do I keep my lip piercing from ruining my teeth?
Be sure to remove food and debris around the piercing site after every meal. Good oral hygiene habits such as brushing and flossing daily are essential to reduce your risks. Avoid playing with your piercing against your teeth or gums because that may cause gum recession or tooth fracture.
- THERE ARE MANY FORMS of self-expression, art, writing, fashion, even body piercing. …
- Bacterial infection. …
- Damage to teeth and gums. …
- Difficulty with speech, swallowing, chewing and tasting. …
- Allergic reaction. …
- Nerve damage or prolonged bleeding. …
- Gum disease.
Considering this, do lip piercing cause receding gums?
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.
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.”
How long does a lip piercing take to heal?
about 6 to 8 weeks
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.
Can lip piercings cause nerve damage?
Allergic reactions at the pierced site are also possible. Nerve damage. After a piercing, you may experience a numb tongue that is caused by nerve damage that is usually temporary, but can sometimes be permanent. The injured nerve may affect your sense of taste, or how you move your mouth.
Are face piercings safe?
Cheek piercings are risky because they are so close to the parotid gland. A skilled and trained piercer will know to avoid the duct, but accidents can still happen. Other side effects of getting a cheek piercing are also possible. With cheek piercings, scarring is common.
What is a gum piercing?
A Gum (or trans-gum) piercing is skewered between the roots of the front teeth with a labret stud. This piercing is so extreme, even the guys at BME (famous for featuring the craziest body modifications ever) don’t recommend it.
Can gum recession be reversed?
Gum recession can‘t be reversed. This means receded gum tissue won’t grow back. However, you can keep the problem from getting worse.
How do you stop receding gums?
What can you do about receding gums?
- gently brushing your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled brush.
- flossing in between your teeth daily before brushing.
- going in for regular dental cleanings every six months.
