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Not every person is the same, meaning the time it takes for a tongue piercing to heal is different for everyone. A tongue piercing, as a new, foreign body in your mouth, may increase your saliva production. Saliva helps to kill bacteria and may also prevent infection, but you mustn’t solely rely on your saliva to clean your tongue piercing. How Long Does a Tongue Piercing Take to Heal?

Clean a Tongue Piercing Properly Step-by-Step Guide: How to Clean a Tongue Piercing Properly

When your tongue piercing is healing, it’s essential to keep an eye out for any signs of infection. These include: Talking: Talking too much for the first few days after getting pierced; this may be difficult if you’re a total chatterbox! Using a daily salt water mouth rinse is another great way to keep your tongue piercing clean without having to remove the jewelry.The swelling and inflammation period during days 4–10 of your tongue piercing is a normal part of the healing process. By taking proper care of your piercing, you can minimize the risk of infection and ensure a healthy healing period. If you have any concerns or notice any unusual symptoms, don’t hesitate to seek further advice from your piercer or healthcare professional. The healing process of a tongue piercing You can already see the pressure this snake-eyes piercing is putting on the tongue. Rejection is unfortunately a matter of time.

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A tongue piercing usually takes 3-6 weeks to fully heal. During that time, you should practice thorough tongue piercing aftercare with these 9 steps: Damage to teeth and gums: The jewelry, especially if it’s too long or has sharp edges, can cause damage to the teeth and gums. When your tongue is first pierced, your piercer will insert an extra-long barbell to account for swelling. Some swelling is perfectly normal, but if your tongue swells so much that the top and bottom balls are pressing into your tongue, see your piercer immediately to have a longer barbell inserted and avoid damaging the tissue. You may also want to ask for a titanium barbell , just in case the excessive swelling is due to an allergic reaction to the metal. Titanium is the most inert metal and, therefore, the least likely to trigger an allergic reaction. A Bioflex barbell would be another good alternative since PTFE material is also hypo-allergenic. Inappropriately-sized Ball These tongue piercings are relatively simple to have and heal – You are fully healed within 8 weeks!Keeping yourself hydrated will help your body to stay healthy and fight infections, and it can flush out any food or bacteria that may gather inside the piercing. In rare cases, a person might develop a more serious infection, such as an abscess. This would require them to stay in the hospital or receive intravenous antibiotics. Don’t remove the jewelry too early: It’s important to keep the initial jewelry in place for at least 4-6 weeks to allow the piercing to heal properly. Removing it too early can cause the hole to close up or increase the risk of infection. Another essential step in cleaning your tongue piercing is to rinse your mouth with a saline solution. This can be made by dissolving 1/4 teaspoon of non-iodized sea salt in a cup of warm water. Gently swish the solution around your mouth for 30 seconds, making sure to pay extra attention to the piercing area. Saline rinses help remove any trapped debris and reduce swelling. Proper aftercare techniques are crucial to the outcome of your tongue piercing. Much of this depends on where your tongue piercing is placed, as well as how many new piercings you have.

Tongue Piercing Healing Stages: Day By Day, Aftercare, Infection Tongue Piercing Healing Stages: Day By Day, Aftercare, Infection

Speaking of placement, there are restrictions as to where the tongue piercing can go. You might have heard of snake eyes before. For those who are unfamiliar, this style typically refers to a horizontal tongue piercing at the tip of the tongue. And if you had hopes of getting that piercing, keep dreaming. Unfortunately, experts say that tongue piercings should only go vertically through the tongue because horizontal placement comes with a big risk of damage to the teeth and gum recession.

Are tongue piercings dangerous?

It is important to note that swelling can vary from person to person. Some individuals may experience minimal swelling, while others may have more pronounced swelling that lasts for several days. This is completely normal and should not cause alarm.