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tounge piercing (pefer only people with one answer please)
I just want to know if its worth getting? And how much do they cost, and are they really painful, and is it too much to work with? Thanks for the answers! Much appreciated.
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OK, I have never actually had one BUT my dad had one and loved it at first (this was before i was born) But over the years it had gotten infected. Because of the piercing this year he had to have every single tooth pulled and had to get dentures. This is extremely painful. If you still want one that bad, get a fake one!
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Very little pain while actually being pierced. For about a full week (some people experience two weeks of this...) afterward it can be swollen, throb, be painful, and you may even have difficulty eating solid foods. Of course, all of that goes away after a short amount of time.
I think I paid $15 for my piercing. It's been about 5 years though, I think.
Is it worth it? Well, if you like your teeth then it's not. There is not a way that you can have your tongue piercing without scraping off some of the enamel on your teeth and without actually breaking or cracking a tooth or two. Wearing a plastic ball instead of the metal ones can help you from cracking a tooth but the tooth enamel will still erode away from the friction of the balls or barbell against them. There is absolutely no way you can prevent this. Trust me on this one.
You may experience more cavities. You may even develop some tooth pain or discomfort after awhile. Your teeth will be more sensitive since the enamel will slowly be scraped away. It makes it more likely that you will not grow to be an elderly person with their real teeth.
In addition to all of the above, expect some spendy dental bills. A dentist can tell if you have had your tongue pierced before because of the damage that is created in such a short time of wearing a tongue ring (or barbell, as it may be).
That being said, it's your personal preference. Is $15, a piece of metal, two pieces of plastic, a swollen tongue for about a week...is that really worth losing your teeth down the road? Breaking some? Chipping the tops of them? Having more cavities?
That's up to you to decide though.
It can take weeks for it to heal. It's said that the tongue piercing never 100% fully heals because of it constantly being in motion, pulling and pushing against foods. You cannot, absolutely CANNOT, engage in oral sex during the first month of the healing process. Smoking during the healing process can tack on a few extra weeks of healing the tissue to where you can use your tongue properly again.
No, they won't numb your tongue for you.
No, do NOT use alcohol-based mouthwashes during the healing time. Brush your teeth after every time you eat for the first couple of weeks. Rinse your mouth out with water and saline (salt water) solution, making sure to swish it around the piercing well to release any stuck-in particles.
Yes, it can make your breath smell worse, even if you brush daily. It's just what it is.
If your piercer is not very good then they can hit one of the two main veins in your tongue. This can leave your tongue paralyzed or send you rushing to the ER so that they can clot the bleeding.
Do your research before deciding though. Read everything you can about it.
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