2007-03-25 12:04:15 · 3 answers · asked by hemdawg526 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
All oral piercings come with the risk of gum erosion and tooth damage. To minimize the risks, you need to have the piercing placed properly, so that it doesn't rub against your gums. Proper jewelry is also important. Initial jewelry will be longer to accommodate swelling, but after that jewelry should be snug, so that it doesn't rub. You can get soft back jewelry, which some people claim helps (it's really the friction that causes the erosion - it will minimize tooth damage though)
If done properly, time shouldn't make a difference. If you are concerned, look into vertical labrets
2007-03-26 11:42:49 · answer #1 · answered by nymphetamine1978 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main health risk associated with labret piercings is gum erosion.
My step-dad wore a labret piercin for quite a long time beforehe realized it was rubbing against and damaging his gums.
2007-03-25 22:07:23 · answer #2 · answered by nαrcíssα [misses being a TC] 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although it can crack your teeth, it just isn't as common as gum erosion. If you keep a labret in for a long time, your gums can erode to the point where your teeth fall out.
2007-03-26 10:24:22 · answer #3 · answered by hotdoggiegirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋