I have an appointment to get snakebites done tomorrow, and I am extreeeemely excited.
That being said I'm just now looking up the effects that those piercings can have on the teeth and gums and it doesn't sound good.
Is there a way to prevent abrasive damage from happening? Also CBRs (captive bead rings) are not supposed to rub against the gums or teeth I think, right??
2007-05-25 19:41:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
yes preventable
2007-05-25 20:01:29 · answer #1 · answered by rajan naidu 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You can't eliminate the risks, but there are things you can do to minimize them.
1. Make sure you go to a reputable piercer. They will be able to find the right placement for you. The jewelry shouldn't be rubbing agianst your gums and teeth. Each persons mouth is different, so each person needs slightly different placement.
2. After the first two weeks you should be able to get the jewelry downsized. Make sure you get the right size, not tight, but not loose either. Your piercer will be able to help you with this (and should be the only one changing your jewelry at this point)
3. You can get jewelry that has a softer material on the back. This will help prevent tooth damage, but won't help with gum damage.
4. If you notice any gum recession, it's time to take the jewelry out. Small ammounts of gum damage will correct itself if caught early enough, so don't leave it too long if you do have a problem.
The most important thing is placement and jewelry size.
2007-05-28 14:15:50 · answer #2 · answered by nymphetamine1978 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If I remember correctly, lip piercings tend not to erode the gums or hurt the teeth as much as labrets or tongue piercings. Labrets are situated lower, so they are more or less in direct contact with the gum, which causes erosion of the gum. You might accidentally bite the tongue piercing, which will chip your teeth.
Snakebites, on the other hand, have less risks I think, because if you get to see lip piercing ( go Youtube if you really need to) you will see that the piercing is more or less on the lip (duh), which does not rub against the gums and the chances of your teeth being damaged is slightly smaller as long as you take care to chew more carefully.
I'm not sure about the CBR part, cause I don't have snakebites done. I'm planning on getting them after I finish with my braces. If you're really in doubt, you should check with your piercer.
2007-05-26 03:01:48 · answer #3 · answered by dottiesunfish 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
AFter they are healed enough so that you are able to change out of the orginal surgical steel rings change into Acrylic Rings and or Acrylic studs.
Thats what i do.
The Acrylic willl break if you accidently bite down on it too hard. where the steel will just hurt the teeth :]
Good luck.
2007-05-26 03:48:58 · answer #4 · answered by Tzerra Scott 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I have a snake bite, and I love it :] I haven't had any problems with my teeth and gums, now that the pericings are healed they have minimal contact with them.
2007-05-26 03:04:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a lip ring, bottom lip on the left side. And it doesn't touch my teeth at all. I haven't had a probem with it.
hell yeah, snake bites kick ***.!!!
2007-05-26 08:56:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It cannot be prevented totally but using jewerly that is plastic instead of metal can decrease the chances. Other than that I am not sure what else you could do.
2007-05-26 02:53:42 · answer #7 · answered by JC 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can prevent it from happening by not getting those area's pierced. Keep them below the neck, or at least where you can cover them.
2007-05-26 03:02:18 · answer #8 · answered by bratty brat 4 · 0⤊ 6⤋
yes, there is a very simple prevention, don't have piecings done
2007-05-26 02:45:17 · answer #9 · answered by aussieneedsyou 1 · 2⤊ 7⤋