The bottom ball has been rubbing the back side of the gums of my front bottom teeth and now I have to have skin grafting! I didn't even realize this was happening until it was too late. I got a smaller ball and hoping that will keep it from getting worse but I'm considering taking it out completely.
2007-03-13 05:59:59 · 7 answers · asked by rideabanjopicker 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
At this point it may be best to remove the piercing.
Many people have the same problem, and most times it can be fixed by getting a shorter barbell. Try to get one as snug as possible that still allows your tongue to move around.
Imprper placement or piercing angle can be the culprit as well. If the piercing is too far forward, it can present gum problems, as well as the possibility of tooth damage. If the piercing is angled incorrectly, it can cause the bottom ball to rub against the gums.
You can also try getting acrylic balls for the barbell or another softer material. Make sure the bar itself is still surgical steel or titanium. Softer balls will still erode gums if the above problems are not taken care of (if they apply)
In the end it's up to you if you want to try these things or just remove the pirecing. Gum erosion and tooth damage are risks that come along with tongue piercings, proper piercing and jewelry can minimize the risks, but not eliminate them completely. (so you could do everything right and still have a problem)
Good Luck!
2007-03-13 06:38:18 · answer #1 · answered by nymphetamine1978 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i had the same thing happne. after having my tongue pierced for six years my dental hygenist pointed out that my gums had been pushed down. she said if it continued to happen i could lose my front bottom teeth. i took out the piercing and three years later my gums have come up but they are still pushed down a little bit. it could take a couple more years to fix itself. i say take it out. it's not worth losing your teeth is it?
2007-03-13 07:39:32 · answer #2 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to try a shorter bar, and with a acrylic (plastic) ball. The metal could be hurting you. Clean your mouth often, with scope, half scope and half water, just like when you got it pierced. You need to minimize the bacteria so it can heal. Shouldn't take it more than a week.
2007-03-13 07:40:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I had the same problem just take it out cause the way it rubs will be the same it will just be smaller and wont work. I took mine out 3 years ago and still have the little spot where the ball was.
2007-03-13 06:49:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oof, thank goodness that did not happen to me with either of my tongue rings. if it is bothering you and it is pushing down on your gums, then i suggest you take it out. it's not worth it to not have teeth later on in life.
i've had mine in for 9 years and had no complications at all, except when i got the tip re-pierced, that bled a lot. then it was fine a week later.
2007-03-13 07:50:35 · answer #5 · answered by jack_skellington49 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well
if you got money the dentist love those mouth piercing
i bet every time he sees one $$$$$ show in there eyes.
Why get pierce in the first part??????????
bull have nose ring
cows have punch ears
every time i see someone with face piercing they look like there goalie in a dart league
Be natural that's the beauty of it
2007-03-13 06:07:07 · answer #6 · answered by pcc122 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you should just remove the piercing
2007-03-13 07:08:55 · answer #7 · answered by cherryvalley2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋