I'm thinking of getting my tongue done?

Question

But I want to know how long does the swelling last?
Does it close up after you had it done more than 2 months say?
cuz I'm thinkin when ever I c my dad, he would b kinda pissed if he saw got it. he only just got used 2 my nose pericings lol Thanks ppl x

Answer 1

Oooh... it's upto you but a mate of mine had it done and it got infected....... remember your mouth is one of the germiest places... so going and inflicting a wound there isn't a good idea.... he regreted it and now never wears it...

have a good think before you do it, but in the end it's your decsion

Answer 2

Go for it. Your mouth has natural antiseptic in it so it's the best place to get a piercing I say. I had mine done and the swelling lasted about 2 days and wasn't very bad. Make sure you go to a reputable piercer, preferably recommended by a friend. I think different people react differently to the piercing and some tongues can swell more than others, but it's only ever for a few days (you have to eat ice cream and cold soup for a day or two, and are advised not to talk). I've had mine done over 10 years now, and it was honestly the easiest piercing (compared to ears, nose, and belly).
As far as hiding it from your dad - if you have to do that you're not old enough to get a piercing, surely!?

Answer 3

swelling can last from 3 days to a week and a half depending on the person. your tongue is the fastest healing part of your body. I have mine done 6 years now and I still love it. Mine healed up in 3-4 days. I was eating solid foods that night. Just don't smoke for about a day or so. It shouldn't get infected if you gargle Listerine 4-5 times daily and after food. I took mine out to wash it one day and it fell down the sink and the hole closed up within 2 days and I had it re-pierced again. It is more awkward than sore.

Answer 4

Everyone reacts differently to a tongue piercing. For some it will really hurt and for others it won't. Though what I have heard from most friends is that it doesn't hurt when having it done - it is after, that it begins to hurt. The swelling last for about 4 days approximately. As long as you clean it regularly and regularly rinse out with anti-septic mouthwash you should have no problems.

However if you are concerned about your dad seeing it I wouldn't advise you getting it done. Because even if you have had the piercing for 1 year (let alone 2months) if you take it out it will close up in minutes!! Guaranteed!! Well my friend's did!! She only took it out to change the bar but found she couldn't get it in because it had healed up!

Answer 5

i asked a similar question to this a few months back, and from the many answers i got, i decided i want to get it done. I foyu look at my question, you might find some more helpful answers to help you decide:

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApaVYO9fdTWxAn38s9E0YMAgBgx.?qid=20060921192034AAEGHKT

There were the people warning of infections and the negative aspects, but there were some positive answers, with good experiences, so i still want it doing, and will get round to having it done. And i can see what you're saying with your dad lol, its the same with me, i pierced my nose about 4 months ago, and he still isnt keen on the idea to this day, he'l just have to deal with it when i get my tongue done! Maybe that's just dads for ya! Anyway, Id go for it.

Answer 6

I got my tongue done a year a half ago. It swells up immediately. Luckily I had my boyfriend with me and he had the common sense to buy me a slush puppy whilst I was having it done, so as soon as I came out I was able to stick my tongue on ice.

I had a lisp for about 5 days which all my friends took great advantage of taking the piss out of me.

You can take it out but it isn't recommended. What you can do is get a clear plastic bar so no one can see it. I had to do this as soon as my boss saw the metal one she went mad and demanded that I remove it.

I hope this helps and good luck in your choice.

Answer 7

i got it done years ago....afterwards I was instructed by the establishment that actually pierced it to rinse with Listerine after every single thing you ate or drank for at least two weeks, until the wound healed. I followed their instructions to the T and never had any infection problems. I did however remove it after a few years because it was chipping the teeth in the back of my mouth. I actually have quite a few dental problems because of the piercing. I can;'t remember how long it takes to fully heal, but I could remove mine for up to 16 hours a day at one point, and replace it while I slept and the hole stayed open.

my swelling went away after 3 days, but i could control it with ibuprofen.

Answer 8

Tongue Piercing Not That Risky, But Things Can Go Wrong

It's hard to believe that certain things ever became popular.
Pet rocks, for example.
Shag carpeting.
Sticking a needle through your tongue.

But oral piercing, if not now mainstream, has at least become more common over the past several years. According to a recent survey, 16% of the females and 4% of the males at a New York university had pierced tongues.
The practice doesn't appear to be any more risky than getting an ear pierced, but if you're going for a hole in your tongue, you might want to be aware of what can go wrong.
The most common complications from oral piercing include excessive bleeding, infection, and injuries to the mouth and teeth. Others include swelling, scar formation, nerve damage and periodontal disease.
In the survey of New York college students, 6% of those with an oral piercing experienced some type of complication. This was a lower rate than the complication rates the study found for ear piercing (12%), nipple piercing (21%), or navel piercing (24%).
"Although it is uncommon, over the past few years, a few patients have required a hospital admission and intravenous antibiotics to treat infections of the tongue and the floor of the mouth," says Sidney B. Eisig, professor and director of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in New York. Also, Dr. Eisig says, "A scar is left in the tongue once the post is removed."
There have been several cases of people cracking or chipping teeth with their piercings. One study found that nearly half of people who wore long barbells (about 1.6 centimeters or longer) in their piercings and kept them in for at least four years had some chipping of their back teeth.
Some dentists report that the gums inside the front of the mouth are more likely to recede, which is caused by repeatedly pushing the piercing against those teeth. When gums recede, the bone underneath is reabsorbed by the body, which can loosen the teeth and ultimately cause them to fall out.
Dentists also suggest that some types of restorations — such as crowns made of porcelain or porcelain and metal — could be fractured by a piercing. Some recommend acrylic balls or barbells, rather than metal ones.
Jessica Clendenon, 26, first had her tongue pierced when she was 21. Since then, she's removed the barbell twice, allowing her tongue to heal, only to re-pierce it both times. Now, she says, "The third time’s the charm. I have no intention of taking this [piercing] out."
Jessica, an associate account executive for a Baltimore communications firm, says she's never gotten an infection from any of her piercings. But then, she followed the after-care directions to the letter. "For two weeks, I had to rinse with Listerine every time I ate or drank anything. I took a travel-size bottle with me everywhere," she says. "I think it’s likely that most people that get infections probably don't take care of themselves afterward."
Along those same lines, she said, "Some people play with [the barbell] or chew on it. It seems to me that's why their teeth crack."
Initially, Jessica did have some swelling, but she says the area was completely healed after about two weeks. After her second piercing, she noticed sores on the gums near her bottom teeth, which led her to remove the barbell. Today, she says, "If my dentist thought [the piercing] was posing a serious problem to my gums and teeth, I would take it out."
Piercings also can interfere with eating and speech. Jessica says she had to "learn to talk all over again, especially Ss and Ts." Now, she says, "Mostly no one can tell I have my tongue pierced. I consider the barbell like any other piece of jewelry, like earrings or a bracelet. "
And what does her dentist think?
"I've had two dentists since I've had [oral piercings] and they aren't thrilled about it," she says. "My last dentist said, 'I guess you don't need me to tell you that I don't like the idea.'"

Answer 9

my gf had hers done and she takes her out all the time sometime she leaves it out for a week, it is best to test ur tounge by taking it for short periods at a time and soon ur beable to leave it out for a week. if i remember her tounge took about 4 days for the swelling to go do but the she did do the things she was told NOT to, like smoke, eat soild foods and drink achole the same day lol.
one thing i will say pls dont play with it if u have it dont that does annoy me !!!!!!!!
also be careful of ut teeth and the metal bar and ball will take the enaml of ur teeth.

GOOD LUCK xx

Answer 10

I've had my tongue pieced for 8 years never had any problems with it, when i had it pierced it never swelled, but they used a massive bar, i think it's about three inches of something ridiculous.