i wanna pierce my lip. has anyone pierced theirs, do they know anything about it?
2007-01-15 06:09:50 · 4 answers · asked by Jillibean 1 in Health ➔ Dental
I know that pretty much everyone who has a labret piercing ends up destroying the gums on at least one - usually two - of their lower incisors. The only remedy is to have a minor surgical procedure to TRY to repair the damage once the individual gives up wearing the labret stud. In the worst cases, I've seen very young adults (like 20-22) come in with the tooth about to fall out and it's too late to save it.
Search using "lip piercing periodontal" as a search term and you will find over 2,000 articles documenting this destruction.
Don't get a labret piercing.
2007-01-15 15:49:28 · answer #1 · answered by Jess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have my lip pierced its virtical though so it doesn't mess with my teeth or gums i got it a little differnt then most though. Its a little further back in my mouth so i have a barbell in it (curved) and you can only see the top part of the barbell when i open my mouth so its not like sticking out all the time lol
2007-01-15 17:17:38 · answer #2 · answered by Toxic Lette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had mine pierced. It didnt hurt too bad just takes quite awhile to heal up. Didnt affect anything i took it out awhile ago no long lasting effects just a little scar.
2007-01-15 06:22:11 · answer #3 · answered by bigdaddy1728 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I don't have mine done but it's not a very good thing to do from a dental field stand point. It can cause recession in the gums and cause extreme bone lose. It's really not a good idea
2007-01-15 06:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by kristylee116 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋