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Piercings and your oral health
Risks of oral piercings
Consider these potential pitfalls before getting your piercing.
Chipped teeth Splinters and fractures can occur
from jewelry hitting the teeth while sleeping, eating and talking, or playing
with jewelry in the mouth. Fragments and small fractures can be repaired with
fillings or crowns; Deeper fractures and breakage of large pieces of teeth can
result in the removal of a root canal or tooth.
Damaged gums. Oral jewelry can rub against the
gums, causing the gum to separate from the teeth and expose the root. This
damage can lead to sensitive teeth and require procedures such as root canal
removal or root canal removal.
Swelling. This is a common occurrence after
piercing, but if your tongue becomes too swollen, your airway may become
blocked.
Nerve damage Temporary or permanent nerve damage can
occur, causing numbness in the tongue or mouth. Nerve damage can also affect
your sense of taste and the way you move your mouth.
Infection. Your mouth is a breeding ground for
bacteria - when pierced during a piercing, bacteria can enter the bloodstream.
Poor brushing of teeth and touching the piercing with dirty hands can also lead
to infection.
Blood-borne diseases. Piercing tools that are not properly sterilized can transmit diseases such as hepatitis.
Post-piercing tips
Earlier or just drilled? Follow these tips to minimize the risk of infection and damage:
To keep clean. Use an antiseptic mouthwash after
every meal, and brush and floss your teeth twice a day. And be sure to brush your
jewelry to remove any invisible plaque!
Go less (more) Your piercing probably used a larger bar
to make room for swelling; Once the swelling has subsided, switch to a lower
bar that is less likely to cause damage.
Play carefully. After the piercing has healed,
remove jewelry before exercising, eating, or sleeping. Purchase a plastic
tongue ring retainer to cover the hole when removing metal.
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