~~~Why I shouldn't pierece my lip?????~~?

Question

I was thinking of piercing my lip...I'm 14(almost 15)and I was just woundering whats the worst thing that could happen......and why I shouldnt do it?

Thx!!

Answer 1

The worst that could happen? Infection. I saw a show in Discovery Health yesterday where this guy got an infection in his mouth, it spread down his neck and into his chest and killed him.....in 3 days. The human mouth is full of bacteria.

Answer 2

Piercing areas of the mouth – most commonly the tongue or lips – is a popular trend among adolescents and young adults. It involves inserting a piece of jewelry called a “barbell” (due to the shape) anywhere along the lips or near the front of the tongue. In some cases, the cheeks may also be pierced.

Most dentists discourage oral piercings due to a number of risks associated with the procedure. The most common are chipped teeth and infection. It is estimated that one in every five oral piercings results in infection, according to the Academy of General Dentistry. Additional risks include allergic reaction, excessive bleeding, gum and nerve damage, as well as difficulty speaking, breathing or eating. People with certain conditions (e.g., heart defects, allergies, immune system deficiencies) should not receive an oral piercing.

Prior to receiving an oral piercing, people are encouraged to check for certain sanitary practices at the facility performing the piercing. This includes use of an autoclave (pressurized device that uses high temperatures to sterilize equipment), gloves and a generally clean and tidy appearance. A piercing gun should not be used for oral piercings.

An oral piercing procedure typically does not include anesthesia. The spot to be pierced is marked with a pen, and a hollow needle inserted through it. A starter barbell is inserted into the hole, which is usually large enough to accommodate swelling in the area after the piercing. It should be exchanged for a smaller barbell after the site heals.

Pain and swelling are common after an oral piercing. The area may take four weeks or longer to completely heal, although the swelling usually goes down within the first few days. People recovering from a piercing may want to use certain mouth rinses, a new soft-bristled toothbrush, and avoid handling the jewelry in the mouth.

After a person has an oral piercing, care and maintenance of the area is important to avoid dental or medical complications. This includes proper dental hygiene, removing mouth jewelry at certain times (e.g., when eating), and selecting jewelry that will lessen the likelihood of infection and interference with the teeth and gums.

Answer 3

Lots of germs in your mouth. It could get infected. God forbid you kiss someone. Even more germs to get into your piercing. Judging by your age, you'd have to get a friend to do it. Get used to having a big nasty scar. You can't legally get a piercing until you are 18.

Answer 4

It's not a good idea. You don't want to go around poking holes in your body unless medically necessary. Why torture yourself, it doesn't look cool and people will treat you with disrespect. Guys will think your a easy ****, they will use you and lose you. There is a lot of negative steriotypes attached to it.

Answer 5

youll love it for a while. i wont lie.
but then when its time to take it out, thats another story. your going to have a hole in your lip.
also, its not very attractive to have a lip peircing.
if your in a crowd that likes it, then theyll think its cool but when its time to deal with the real world. its not something you want to do. esp. at 14

Answer 6

It could get infected for one. When you decide to remove it, you may have a scar. And if you are not careful when you eat you can bite your lip. And it not pleasent looking. :)

Answer 7

Cause body piercings, unless you intend to hang yourself from the ceiling by loads of hooks, are stupid and gross.

Answer 8

The worst possibility is deformity and scarring and infection. I would wait.

Answer 9

You're too young, you'll regret it when you get older and have a huge ugly scar on your face.

Answer 10

You already have seven natural holes in your head. Now why in hell do you want to increase that amount ???