Piercing one’s body has become an increasingly common method of self-expression. Ear piercings are currently the most popular type of body modification done nowadays. However, beginning in the late 1980s, there has been a rise in the number of people interested in getting oral piercings. This encompasses the tongue as well as the lips and cheek. However, piercing your lips and the area around it is far riskier than piercing your ears. Your mouth is a warm, wet environment that is also home to millions of different types of bacteria.
Do you find it difficult to remember to clean and floss your teeth on a consistent basis? Be aware that getting an oral piercing will enhance the need of maintaining excellent oral hygiene. The following are some points to think about.
Initial Difficulties with the Procedure
The most typical complication is an infection brought on by the operation itself. Which may be really dangerous if your tongue swells up and prevents you from being able to breathe properly. It is not uncommon to experience pain, bruising, and discomfort. After the surgery, it is not unusual for the patient to have numbness. It is often just transitory, although there are occasions when it can become permanent. Nerve damage that lasts can impair a person’s ability to taste food normally and talk normally.
If a blood vessel is ruptured, you should prepare for extended bleeding. Bleeding from the mouth is a dangerous condition that can be difficult to control. Because of this, a critical medical situation may arise. It’s possible that the wound will allow bacteria to get into your circulation and eventually reach your heart. Endocarditis is the medical term for the inflammation that develops in the heart valves as a consequence.
Complications Occurring After Surgery
Keep an eye out for any signs of infection surrounding the piercing, such as redness, swelling, or chills. Utilizing a mouth rinse after each meal can help you maintain a clean site for your piercing.
Complications Over the Long Term
If you use your tongue to “play” with the piercing, you run the risk of injuring your gums and damaging any fillings you have. Additionally, this might cause teeth to become sensitive or break. There have been reports of people having allergic responses to metal. Rashes, hypersensitivity, and inflammation are some of the possible manifestations of these conditions. It’s possible that getting your tongue pierced will make you generate more saliva. Drooling and difficulty speaking are both side effects of having an excessive amount of saliva.
There have been reports of people choking or even attempting suicide by swallowing jewelry. Be sure to check the snugness of your piercing on a frequent basis so that you can avoid the possibility of it getting loose. When caps, crowns, and other restorations come into regular contact with oral jewelry, they run the risk of becoming damaged.
Do you already have a piercing in your mouth? It will be more necessary than ever before to clean and floss your teeth every day. If you even suspect that you could have an infection, please get in touch with us as soon as possible.
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