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To help with the swelling, be sure to drink ice water. Also try to avoid any foods that are to acidic. There is a mouthwash called 'ACT' which is alcohol free. Best to use that after smoking eating drinking ect... If you use a mouthwash with alcohol be sure to dilute it half with water.
Swelling can be minimized by using crushed ice as often as possible on the tongue and allow it to melt.
Chamomile tea, make up a pot add sugar to taste and then pour it into ice cube trays and freeze it. Use these when the swelling is worst, first thing in the morning. Chamomile is a natural anti-inflammatory.
ibuprofen, Advil & Midol are also easy access anti-inflammatory which will help to keep the swelling suppressed.
Avoiding spicy foods and foods that involve a great deal of chewing during the early stages of the piercing is a good idea.
Dairy products like yogurt, ice cream, milk and cream will leave a residue on the tongue that will support bacterial growth so try to avoid these for the first few days just to stay safe.
Oral rinses should be kept to a minimum (in the morning and before bed) brush the teeth twice daily is fine however avoid brushing the tongue as this can annoy the piercing.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoYOU REALLY REALLY REALLY SHOULDN'T PIERCE YOUR OWN TONGUE
There's something in your tongue, that if you pierce it or sever it, there is a possibility you will bleed to death and die!
DIY tongue piercing
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While it isn't advisable to pierce your own tongue, for swelling, you should suck on ice cubes, or popsicles. Also, try talk as LITTLE as possible. Another thing to do is take Advil (the generic is IBUPROFIN), it is an anti-inflammatory and helps with the swelling. To clean the piercing, use sea salt water. listerine irritates the piercing and it takes longer to heal. gargle with the sea salt water after every meal or smoke for the first week. then gargle twice a day and so on.
AnswerIf you are having pain and swelling after piercing your own tongue, you need to contact a professional piercing artist who can check for any infection that may have developed. If one is not available where you live, or if you are very young, please check with a health care professional or visit your local ER. An infection of the tongue or mouth is not something you want to take chances with. It really is better to be safe than sorry, especially where self-piercings are concerned.Add your answer:
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How long after you get your tongue ring will it stop swelling?
A complete healing of tongue piercing can take up to 4 weeks.
Why does your tongue swell every morning?
Your tongue swells because the piercing is still healing and when you sleep, your heart and tongue are on the same level. With your mouth open and snoring at night this tends to dry the tongue and the swelling occurs. The swelling will ease off over time as the piercing toughens up and heals further.
Can you talk after a tongue piercing?
Very carefully, depending on the size of the swelling.
Can piercing your tongue help with seizures?
No.
Why is there a dent in your tongue after you get a tongue ring?
Yes, this is due to the localized swelling from the piercing process. Follow the aftercare guide you were provided with by your piercer and the swelling should go down in a few days.
Can you move your tongue ring up and down when its first pierced?
Actually you can move the Barbell (not a ring) up and down once the piercing is done, however playing with the jewelelry in a fresh tongue piercing will irritate the piercing and promote swelling.
How painful is a tongue piercing?
The initial piercing is not painful. The only thing felt is the pressure of needle. The clamp on the tongue hurts more than the actual piercing. The healing after is the painful part. The tongue will swell, and the muscle will be sore. As the tongue adjust to the metal and heals itself from the initial tear and swelling, the pain will subside, generally over a few days following the piercing. By experience, a piercing in the upper cartilage hurts more than a piercing in the tongue.
How long does it take a tongue piercing for your swelling to go done so you can eat?
About 3 days max.
Will a tongue piercing make your tongue pale?
Just for a short period until the swelling goes down (about a week some time a little longer).
How long after a tongue pierced can you have a beer?
I got my tongue pierced over a week ago and my friend got her's a year before me. She drank on the third night after her piercing, and the swelling on her tongue went down. I also did the same, and swelling also went down. Just be careful, cause when you drink beer that early after piercing it, the tongue will tingle from the carbonation. My tongue ring is almost completely healed now.
How long is the barbell ordinarily that is put in when you first get your tongue pierced?
That is based on the tongue size ( not all tongues are created equally ) the thicker the tongue the longer the barbell. This is to make room for swelling. Your professional body piercer will check your tongue and size you for the right barbell to do the job. Two weeks after the piercing is done the swelling will have eased off and a shorter barbell can be put into the piercing to avoid doing dental damage.
How do you bring down swelling on a tongue piercing?
gurgle some salt water every two times daily for a while til the swelling goes down
