The most important thing when removing a tongue ring is to be sure you do not swallow or choke on any pieces of the jewelry. You also need to be sure you have clean hands when you take it out or put it back in.
The answer is No.
it doesnt matter
14 g
There's no harm in removing the ring, and you should do so.
I don't have a white ring under my tongue.
There is no "lock on a tongue ring" and it's not a ring it's a barbell.
If you have a tongue ring, it makes it hard to make out. the ring always gets in the way.
No because when you are removing the retainer it can quite easily get caught on the tongue ring. This will cause pain and displeasure, it can even rip the ring out. An infection is also much more likely to occur because you produce far more saliva with a retainer.
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The same way you did before, except now you have a tongue ring.
You can rinse your mouth with warm salt water if you have a lump appear after you take your tongue ring out. If the lump continues to get bigger and bigger, you should seek medical attention.
It can only make you sick if the ring is not thorougly hypoallergenic.