14 gauge
Likewise, what size tongue ring do they Pierce?
Typically, the tongue piercing will be done using a 14-gauge/ 14G tongue piercing ring made of high/ medical-grade titanium or even a 14K gold barbell that measures 7/8 of an inch. This is the size recommended for the initial tongue piercing ring, but that changes when the piercing has healed.
Also, what’s the smallest tongue bar size?
Tongue Bar Sizes
Whilst you are likely to only find sizes 12mm and 14mm in the high street shops, many of our own tongue bars are available in sizes as low as 6mm, right through to 20mm and beyond. This means no more excess bar showing! Simply choose your desired size by selecting from the ‘Size‘ drop-down box.
What is the safest tongue piercing?
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.
When should I downsize my tongue piercing?
My advice to everyone is to downsize their jewelry as soon as swelling goes away, usually in 2 – 4 weeks after initial piercing. Sometimes it may even have to be downsized again. The traditional tongue piercing is only done through the tongue muscles vertically between both muscles.
Do tongue piercings make your breath smell?
It’s harder to brush around studs in the tongue or rings in the lips, so plaque can build up over time. If you don’t clean your oral piercing regularly, your breath can start to stink as a result. … Even if you get oral piercings in a sterile environment, you can develop an infection after the piercing.
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.
How can I hide my tongue piercing?
What’s the normal size tongue bar?
16 mm long
What can you eat after getting your tongue pierced?
Soft, bland foods — like applesauce and yogurt — are preferred. French kissing and oral sex are off-limits during this time. You can do a salt rinse to help minimize any pain and swelling.
Which tongue piercing is better?
Recommended Jewelry
Titanium is the best metal because it is the least likely to cause an allergic reaction. You should never have a tongue pierced with a short bar, with a ring, or with any metal other than titanium or surgical-grade stainless steel.
