Mouth Sores and Infections
Mouth Piercings Aftercare
Body piercings, including mouth piercings, are a well-known form of self-expression. A tongue piercing, also known as an oral piercing, penetrates the tongue from one side to another, usually directly through the center of the tongue. Here are a few options for other oral piercings you can consider:
- Midline: Along the midline of the tongue (one of the most common sites)
- Frenulum: Underneath the tongue
- Tongue web: Two tongue piercings placed side-by-side
- Horizontal: Placed horizontally on the tongue
- Side tongue: Placed on the side of the tongue
When you decide to get an oral piercing, try to have it placed in by a doctor in a clinic. Make sure the clinic you chose is clean and that the instruments used for piercing have been sterilized. Make sure to use an antiseptic mouthwash just before the piercing process. Prior to the incision, a small mark is made on the site. When the jewelry is placed at the end of the piercing needle, it's guided through the incision and the tongue piercing is completed.
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