Tongue Piercing??

Question

Well i just got my tongue peirced today..
and i would want too know how long will it hurt or swell.
waht should i eat??
waht do i have too do to clean it??
how long does it heal??
and anything else you got an advice for me!

Answer 1

surely your piercer should have answered all these questions? basically keep it clean (use salt-water mouthwash about every hour or so and after eating for the first week), eat what you can (different people find they can cope with different foods when it's swollen), it'll take between a few days and 2 weeks for the swelling to go down (sucking ice chips and drinking cold water helps some), and as long as you look after it should be fine

wearing plastic balls can be beneficial to prevent it cracking your teeth...

Answer 2

There is a minor risk of heavy bleeding if a vein is hit; however, a qualified piercer should have no problem avoiding blood vessels. Some bleeding is normal, but a medical professional should be contacted if it cannot be controlled.

The piercing has a tendency to heal a bit crooked as a result of the frenulum's placement in the exact center of the tongue. This is usually undetectable by anyone except the piercing's owner, but in some cases it can be quite pronounced.

Tooth and gum damage are risks, but they can be minimized by proper placement, the use of properly-sized jewelry, and avoiding playing with the piercing. A bar that is very large-gauge or too long can greatly increase the risk of chipped teeth or gum erosion, and excessive impacts of the metal against the teeth can cause micro-fractures in the tooth enamel.

Because of the tongue's exceptional natural healing ability, piercings can close very quickly. Even completely healed, very-large-gauge holes can close up completely in a matter of just a few days.

Answer 3

Also, try to avoid spicy foods while it is healing, that can increase swelling. My first tongue piercing swelled for about 5 days, though this was kept bearable by eating lots of cold stuff (ice, popsicles) and taking advil or motrin. Defiently a good idea to switch to acrylic/plastic balls once healed and also a shorter barbell, helps with not cracking your teeth on the balls or barbell.

Answer 4

when i got mine.. i could only eat ice cream, drink cold stuff.. drink porridge with straw man.. it will hurt about 3 weeks.. i would try to move the stud in and out so that when it totally heal the stud would not be to tight.

Answer 5

it take up to 2to 3 days& u eat dried grapes

Answer 6

You shouldnt have got it done. They are gross. Not normal. take it out.