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Yes, you can. Most barbells made for the tongue are 14 gauge, so your ear piercing would need to be 14 gauge (much thicker than a regular earring). A labret is another option, as they are usually shorter.
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Do you have to use a long barbell right after you get your tongue pierced?
The barbell has to be longer to allow the tongue to swell, failure to allow for room can result in the barbell being pulled into the piercing and requiring surgical intervention to remove it from the tongue.
Do you have to use a long barbell right after you get it pierced?
The barbell has to be longer to allow the tongue to swell, failure to allow for room can result in the barbell being pulled into the piercing and requiring surgical intervention to remove it from the tongue.
When you get your tongue pirced do they have use the needle or can they just put the ring in?
Well the only way to put anything into a tongue is to use a needle to pierce the tongue first then put a barbell into the newly pierced hole. (Please quit calling it a tongue ring, it's a barbell and not a ring).
How do you unlock the barbell on a tongue ring?
To unlock a barbell on a tongue ring a person needs to turn it in the right direction. This is possible by holding the bottom of the barbell still.
What does a normal tongue piercing look like?
A tongue with a barbell in it.
Is it normal for a freshly pierced tongue ring to sink in the tongue a little bit?
A slight sinking of the tongue ring is normal as the swelling subsides and the tongue adjusts to the jewelry. However, if the sinking is excessive or causing discomfort, it's best to consult with a piercer to ensure proper fit and healing.
Got your tongue pierced and your ear hurts?
Go see your doctor, chances are good you are reacting to the barbell material (galvanic corrosion) your doctor will be able to help you out.
How long is a long tongue bar?
Each barbell is scaled to the size of the tongue to be pierced therefore there is no "actual size" barbell for tongues, this is why you need to have the piercing done by a professional body piercer who will scale and measure the tongue and place the correctly sized barbell into the piercing.
What to do if tongue barbell is swallowed?
This too shall pass, buy a new barbell or just wait.
What is difference between a starter barbell tongue piercing and a regular barbell tongue ring?
Nothing. The initial barbell you get is long because it has to accommodate for swelling. Its the same kind of barbell, just longer than what youre gonna wear once the swelling is gone
You accidentally spilt where your tongue ring is?
Well I bet that smarts, the problem here is the barbell is too long for the piercing and needs to be shortened. Failure to have the barbell shortened once the swelling goes down can lead to serious dental damage. The tear in your tongue is a tear in your tongue, it will heal but get the shorter barbell in or you will tear your tongue further.
What is a Lock on tongue rings?
There is no "lock on a tongue ring" and it's not a ring it's a barbell.
