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Tounge Pircings
Okay so saturday I got my tounge pirced, it
didn't hurt at all. But the next day it did.
I was wondering how long should I wait before
I can eat real food again, and how long will it
be swollen for !? Please hurry I'm dying over here lmaoo <3 thanks.
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If you treat your piercing properly then you will be eating solid foods in no time with little to no trouble. The problem is in that you may be cleansing the piercing too much, thus prolonging the sore feeling.
The tongue is very muscular and it is said that it never completely heals because of the constant movement. I suppose it makes sense since it sheds a lot of cells and the metal bar constantly rubbing against it would easily tear bits. Any way it is, if you're going to leave the piercing in for awhile then you need to take care of it properly.
The first thing you should be doing is rinsing with water or saline after meals thoroughly. It is not recommended to use mouthwashes because they contain alcohol that will kill off the healing cells at the wound. All you need to do is rinse away the gunk you put into your mouth--this means rinsing after eating and drinking.
You should continue brushing your teeth regularly but do not brush your tongue. The bristles can be very damaging to the healing area. It is also best if you stick with a non-fluoride containing toothpaste for health reasons.
Speaking of drinking, you should also be avoiding alcoholic beverages for four weeks during the healing process. Alcohol is not a good thing with this and may discolor your tongue (around the wound, of course) to a whitish looking foam (which isn't foam because it is part of your tongue; however, it does look that way). You should also avoid smoking during this time as it prolongs the healing process and damages the oxygenated cells that are keeping the area alive.
Since your tongue may swell during the night, as the blood flow to your tongue is increased with the level of your head dropping, you may want to take an aspirin for the swelling and discomfort. Many people take one before bed and one upon waking so that they are comfortable.
When I had my tongue pierced, it took about four or five days for it to feel alright enough to chew properly; although, I did eat solid foods right away.
The swelling will decrease decently in about a week to a week and a half but be aware that your body has not completely healed. A tongue piercing will take about an average of four weeks to heal enough to be considered safe so continue with the rinsing for that entire period.
I also want to note that you can eat solid foods whenever you feel comfortable. Solid foods will not harm the area as long as you remember to rinse very well after. It may be wise to take an aspirin before eating.
If it is still too uncomfortable to chew properly at this point then you should tear your food into small bites and place them in the sides of your mouth and chew slowly, avoiding your tongue. It is very important that you get the proper amount of nutrients so you can heal quickly so try your best to continue eating regularly.
Take your time and chew slowly and soon you'll get the hang of it. You will be sore for a few days but you still need nourishment.
I wish you well and I hope you heal properly. If you have any more questions regarding this subject, please feel free to ask me :)
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