A mouth piercing is jewellery placed in the tongue, lips or inside the mouth. A needle is used to make a hole so a stud, bar or ring can be worn.
Are mouth piercings safe?
Mouth piercings can cause problems, even when done by an experienced professional.
Your mouth contains a lot of bacteria and delicate tissues, so piercings here carry extra risks.
Possible problems include:
Infection: bacteria in the mouth can easily enter the piercing. Touching the jewellery with unwashed hands increases the risk.
Pain and swelling: swelling is common after piercing. Severe swelling of the tongue can make it difficult to breathe.
Prolonged bleeding: the tongue has a strong blood supply. If a blood vessel is damaged, bleeding can be heavy and hard to stop.
Chipped or cracked teeth: jewellery can chip or crack teeth while talking or eating.
Damage to the inside of a tooth if jewellery knocks the tooth repeatedly.
Injury to the gums: jewellery rubbing the gums can cause recession. This da… Source by Oral Health Foundation Read More
