Usually piercing will take 4 to 6 weeks to heal completely. 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.
Just so, can I change my tongue ring after 2 weeks?
A tongue ring can be changed when the swelling goes down. You should not change your tongue ring until your tongue is completely healed. Just because the swelling of your tongue goes down does not mean that the wound itself has fully healed. This may take anywhere from two weeks to six weeks.
Accordingly, does tongue ring hole ever close?
If the tongue piercing is removed for even one night, it will partially close up as it is a muscle, which is very unlike ear piercings. It should close up, but just like trachs, some close and some don’t. If it doesn’t close after about a year it should be evaluated for a surgical closure if it is causing problems.
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.
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.
Do tongue piercings feel good for head?
So, if you’re thinking of getting a tongue piercing purely to improve your tekkers, think again. Giving, the afterthought: According to an anonymous fella on reddit, “women with tongue rings are generally more enthusiastic about giving head”- I can’t cope with the visual of a woman SUPER EXCITED about giving head.
Can you brush your teeth with a new tongue piercing?
After your tongue has healed, take the jewelry out every night and brush it the way you brush your teeth. You might want to take it out before you go to sleep or do anything active.
How long does it take for a tongue ring to stop hurting?
You can expect the pain to last up to one month, decreasing with time. Tongue swelling usually lasts three to five days but can reduce that by drinking cold liquids.
Can I change my tongue piercing after 10 days?
To be on the safe side of avoiding irritation and infection, you can‘t change your tongue piercing until the wound is healed. Piercings heal from the outside in, so you can‘t rely on a visual inspection of the piercing to determine if it’s ready to be changed.
How much does it hurt to get your tongue pierced?
How much does the tongue piercing hurt? The tongue may seem like it would be sensitive, but most report relatively low piercing pain. With an experienced piercer, you will feel a pinch, but they’ll conduct the procedure quickly, so it will be fast. The real pain comes in the days immediately afterward.
