Some of the most popular types of jewelry for this piercing include: Seamless rings – free of beads and adornment for a clean, minimal look. Captive bead rings – close using a decorative bead in your choice of color and style. Horseshoe-shaped circular barbells – decorated with a metal bead on each end.
Considering this, does a smiley piercing ruin your teeth?
Like every other piercing, there is a small risk of infection. … If you wear a captive bead ring in your smiley piercing, you might end up with gum recession and tooth damage. The ball will rub repeatedly against your teeth on a daily basis and you may end up damaging the enamel on your teeth.
Hereof, what size should a smiley piercing be?
The smiley piercing is performed using a 16 or 18 gauge needle AFTER your mouth has been properly disinfected through the sanitation procedures of your chosen piercer. As far as aftercare goes, it’s going to be pretty much the same as any other type of oral piercing such as the tongue or lip.
Can you kiss with a smiley piercing?
No kissing.
Closed mouth smooches are fine (as long as they’re gentle), but you should refrain from kissing of the French variety until your piercer has confirmed that your frenulum has fully healed.
Can you drink alcohol with a smiley piercing?
Can you drink alcohol with a smiley piercing? To care for your new smiley piercing, simply keep it clean while is heals. Healing time is usually 4 to 12 weeks. During the healing period you should rinse twice daily with a suitable mouthwash and avoid smoking or drinking alcohol, as they both impede the healing process.
Can you hide Smiley piercings?
You can‘t really hide piercings without putting them at risk for infection. Infections can lead to cauliflower ears, scarring and worse.
How do you brush your teeth with a smiley piercing?
Can you flip up a smiley piercing?
It’s not very painful. Get a curved barbell and you can flip it up for work to hide it, that’s what I’ve always done. Had mine for 12 years now, so they don’t have to be temporary. The pain is about a 6, but it gets to an 8 on a scale of 1-10.
Can I smoke with a smiley piercing?
Aftercare. Unfortunately for some, you can‘t smoke or even use harsh mouthwash while your tongue is healing. You’re even advised against kissing and oral sex during the healing process, at least while the wound is fresh. Over-cleaning the piercing can also cause problems.
Why is smiley piercing crooked?
This happens most often with at-home piercings, where the initial piercing has a high likelihood of being crooked. Another possible cause is a severe infection or intense pulling on the piercing. If the skin inside the piercing is damaged, it can heal incorrectly.
What’s the smiley piercing called?
lip frenulum piercing
