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Lets understand the issue of being tongue tied, tongue tied means having and over developed frenial web connecting the bottom of the tongue to the bottom of the mouth. If this web is too long and reached the tip of the tongue then tongue piercing can't be done safely. Piercing the tongue to one side of the web or the other will not resolve the issue and can only cause further oral health issues down the road.
The only way to get a tongue that is "tongue tied" pierced is to see an oral surgeon and have a frenectomy done. This is where the frenial web is cut back so the tongue appears to be the same as a normally developed tongue. This procedure is expensive and is generally not done unless the web is causing other issues for the individual like impairing speech.
Tongues are generally pierced three quarters of an inch back from the tip of the tongue. The barbell is sized by the piercer to allow for swelling and freedom of movement and will need to be shortened after two weeks post piercing to prevent dental damage and gum regression. Piercing the tongue any further ahead will cause issues with dental damage and gum regression.
Any one who has or believes they have a tied tongue should consult with there doctor and dentist before considering getting a tongue piercing. Not every piercer knows how to handle these situations so you need to know you are dealing with a truly experienced body piercer and not some novice who hasn't got the experience of training to handle this form of piercing properly.
Aftercare for the tongue piercing is the same regardless of the tongue in question, these instructions will be given to you by your professional body piercer verbally as well as in writing.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 16y agoThere is no length requirement for tongue piercings. No matter how long or short your tongue is, a professional piercer will be able to make it work.
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∙ 15y agoabout an inch or so, then once the swelling goes down you can change your length and gauge.
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∙ 14y agoAs long as you want your tongue to be pierced for.
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∙ 12y ago2-3 months before you change it. There isn't a way to tell how long your can leave it naked before it closes up if that's what you're asking. Different for everyone.
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How long before a new tongue piercing closes?
A new tongue piercing can start to close within hours to days if jewelry is removed, as the tongue is a fast-healing area due to its rich blood supply. However, it can take several weeks to fully close up depending on individual healing characteristics and how long the piercing has been in place.
How long does it take for most swelling of a new tongue piercing?
Swelling from a new tongue piercing typically peaks around 2-3 days after the procedure. It can take up to 2 weeks for the swelling to fully subside, depending on individual healing times and aftercare practices. Make sure to follow proper aftercare instructions provided by your piercer to help reduce swelling and promote healing.
Ive got a new tongue bar in and the top ball keeps slipping through the piercing hole the ball sizes are normal and its my second tongue bar after my first really long one what do i do?
Go to your piercer.
If someone has a new tongue piercing and they've been playing with it a lot right after they first got it pierced and now the hole is stretchedwill it rip and Should they leave it in?
Why do you have a tongue piercing? No it probably won't rip, and if you rip it out of your tongue yes of course you take it out. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ,.-'". . . . . . . . . .``~., . . . . . . . .. . . . . .,.-". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ."-., . . . . .. . . . . . ..,/. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ":, . . . . . . . .. .,?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., . . . . . . . . . /. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,} . . . . . . . . ./. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,:`^`.} . . . . . . . ./. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,:". . . ./ . . . . . . .?. . . __. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :`. . . ./ . . . . . . . /__.(. . ."~-,_. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,:`. . . .. ./ . . . . . . /(_. . "~,_. . . .."~,_. . . . . . . . . .,:`. . . . _/ . . . .. .{.._$;_. . ."=,_. . . ."-,_. . . ,.-~-,}, .~"; /. .. .} . . .. . .((. . .*~_. . . ."=-._. . .";,,./`. . /" . . . ./. .. ../ . . . .. . .`~,. . .."~.,. . . . . . . . . ..`. . .}. . . . . . ../ . . . . . .(. ..`=-,,. . . .`. . . . . . . . . . . ..(. . . ;_,,-" . . . . . ../.`~,. . ..`-.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . / . . . . . . `~.*-,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..|,./.....,__ ,,_. . . . . }.>-._. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .|. . . . . . ..`=~-, . .. `=~-,__. . . `,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .`=~-,,.,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . `:,, . . . . . . . . . . . . . `. . . . . . ..__ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .`=-,. . . . . . . . . .,%`>--==`` . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _. . . . . ._,-%. . . ..`
How long can discharge continue with tongue piercing?
Typically a new tongue piercing will discharge for 6 to 8 weeks and then ease off as the fistula* is formed (*fistula is the tube of new tissue that makes up the actual piercing hole). Swelling is at it's height for about 2 weeks (14 days post piercing) then once the swelling has eased it's a very good idea to have the piercing jewellery downsized to avoid dental damage from biting the jewellery. Plastic barbells are not recommended for new piercings and actually can fail due to the swelling leading to swallowing or inhaling the plastic barbell. A tongue piercing like any piercing is never to be considered fully healed until it's a full year old, you can have a light heal but it takes a full year for the piercing to season up allowing for removal or the jewellery for extended period of time.
How long will a tongue piercing discharge for?
A tongue piercing can discharge for about 1-2 weeks after getting the piercing as part of the normal healing process. It's important to maintain good oral hygiene during this time to prevent infection and promote healing. If discharge persists beyond this time frame or is accompanied by other symptoms like pain or swelling, it's best to consult with a healthcare professional or your piercer.
Hard tongue after new piercing?
ok, if its hard around the Piercing that's normal, its a callus forming, but if your whole tongue is hard, then I'm not for sure why that is, only thing i can think of is the swelling.
How soon can you place a retainer in a new tongue piercing?
after it has healed which is usually 3-4 weeks from the date it was pierced.
What can you eat with a new tongue piercing?
Ice, yoghurt, and just a lot of soft foods like jello or applesauce.
Is it safe to remove a new tongue piercing?
Yes. But you should keep cleaning it like if you still have it on until it heals. with or without piercing. i just took my nipple piercing out cos it was bleeding i had it done 4 days ago.
Does lemon help or harm a tongue piercing?
Well I for one wouldn't be using lemon on any oral piercing let alone a tongue piercing, acetic acid or citric acid will irritate the piercing if it's new. Think about reviewing your written aftercare instructions your professional body piercer provided for you.
How long do you leave a new piercing in?
you have to leave it in for 2 weeks
