Tongue Piercing.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010

SO FAR, its 2:2, yay:nay :(

OMG. Im seriously thinking about getting a tongue piercing! Its like fucking cool only! *screams* not only is it chio, it will be my eighth piercing and my first oral piercing. Don’t ask me for a reason why I want to pierce my tongue. The only reason I can think about if because of beauty and vain! HAHAHA

So I shall lay out th Pros and Cons of tongue piercings, according to my view! HAHAHA.

So th PROS of tongue piercings will be, 1- I can piss my mum off more with th Eighth piercing. Hmm. 2- And Tongue Piercings are mad chio. 3- When im bored, I can play with th barbell, like what Kendra does. (but sometimes its irritating for you to talk to someone playing with th piercing. HAHA)

I guess th CONS list will be mad long. 1-I cant eat solid food for at least one week! :( 2- Mr Dentist might hate me! HAHAHA. Seriously, does dentist hate ppl with tongue pirecings? Like when he cleaning th teeth then th barbell one extra only. HAHAHA. OMG, this brings me to my 3rd con. 3- HARD TO BRUSH TEETH, at least for th first week? Idk must ask Kendra. Hmm.

That shld be all frm my point of view. Now, internet research! HAHAHAHAH.

Hmm. Most of my research came frm th few links I wrote below. (see I credit my sources.) Hmm.
There are so much things to learn lah! ZOMG.

TRADITIONAL PLACEMENT FOR A TONGUE PIERCING:
• Along the midline of the tongue, essentially in the center of the mouth;
• Approximately 3/4″ back from the tip of the tongue;
• Commonly placed with the top a little further back than the bottom (This allows the top of the jewelry to lean slightly back, away from the teeth, and toward the higher part of the upper palate where there is more room in the mouth);
• Usually placed just in front of the attachment of the lingual frenulum (web under the tongue).

AFTERCARE
• Avoid sharing plates, cups, and eating utensils.
• Use a new soft-bristled toothbrush and keep it clean.
• Don’t chew gum, tobacco, fingernails, pencils, sunglasses, or other foreign objects that could harbor bacteria.
• Avoid undue trauma; excessive talking or playing with the jewelry during healing can cause the formation of unsightly and uncomfortable scar tissue, migration, and other complications.

WHAT ABOUT SWELLING?
When the piercing is performed properly and approved care guidelines are followed, most piercees experience little or no bleeding and a minimum of swelling for a few days.
• Allow small pieces of ice to dissolve in the mouth.
• Take an over-the-counter, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as Ibuprofen or naproxen sodium according to package instructions.
• Sleep with your head elevated above your heart during the first few nights.
OMG. So many guidelines to follow. Especially th head above heart one. How I knw when I sleep already sia! :(

Rinse mouth with cleaning solution for 30 seconds after meals and at bedtime (4-5 times daily) during the entire healing period. Cleaning too often or with too strong a rinse can cause discoloration and irritation of your mouth and piercing.

WHAT IS NORMAL?
• For the first three to five days: significant swelling, light bleeding, bruising, and/or tenderness.
• After that: Some swelling, light secretion of a whitish yellow fluid (not pus).
• A piercing may seem healed before the healing process is complete. This is because they heal from the outside in, and although it feels fine, the tissue remains fragile on the inside. Be patient, and keep cleaning throughout the entire healing period.
• Even healed piercings can shrink or close in minutes after having been there for years! This varies from person to person; if you like your piercing, keep jewelry in-do not leave the hole empty.

WHAT TO AVOID
• Do not play with your jewelry. Long term effects include permanent damage to teeth, gums, and other oral structures. See the APP’s Brochure: Oral Piercing Risks and Safety Measures for more information.
• Avoid undue trauma; excessive talking or playing with the jewelry during healing can cause the formation of unsightly and uncomfortable scar tissue, migration, and other complications.
• Avoid using mouthwash containing alcohol. It can irritate the piercing and delay healing.
• Avoid oral sexual contact including French (wet) kissing or oral sex during healing (even with a long-term partner).
• Avoid chewing on tobacco, gum, fingernails, pencils, sunglasses, and other foreign objects that could harbor bacteria.
• Avoid sharing plates, cups, and eating utensils.
• Avoid smoking! It increases risks and lengthens healing time.
• Avoid stress and all recreational drug use.
• Avoid aspirin, alcohol, and large amounts of caffeine as long as you are experiencing bleeding or swelling.
• Avoid submerging healing piercings in bodies of water such as lakes, pools, etc.