How often do you rinse your mouth with mouthwash after getting your tongue pierced?

Answer 1

I am 13 years old and i have my tongue piercied.I may be just alittle kid but i still have it in. I've had it for awhile now. my tongue was very difficult and stubborn. when i would clean it it would puss up even more...then i stopped cleaning it and washing it out. to my suprise it helped alot. i stopped cleaning and rinsing it out at about 5 weeks. it seemed like it was going against me more than it was helping me. so i stopped at 5 weeks. and now have a very healed tongue ring. i love it and don't care what anyone else says about it.

Answer 2

Aftercare is an on going routine for the life of the piercing, oral health is key to good general health. Removing the jewellery once a week and cleaning the barbell with your toothpaste and tooth brush maintains a fresh breath and a clean piercing. Oral rinse is a good idea to prevent the build up of plaque and bacteria on your jewellery and teeth.

Answer 3

The over use of any kind of mouth wash can actually cause irritation to the piercing. If you are using a mouth wash before getting the piercing done, then only use it in the morning and at night time brushing before bed. There is no reason to use a mouth wash any more than that. If you are not using a mouth wash before the piercing is done, then don't start, so long as you are practicing good oral hygiene by brushing in the morning and at night that should be plenty. Just make sure you are staying on cold stuff to control the swelling through out the day.

ibuprofen, Advil are anti-inflamitories that will help to keep the swelling in check, that in concert with crushed ice, freezies etc. will also help. Dairy products should be avoided due to the residue they leave on the tongue which will support bacterial growth. Use common sense when looking after your tongue piercing and everything should be fine. If in doubt contact your professional body piercer for assistance.

Well we have all heard about the dangers of cigarette smoking, so that being covered, lets answer the question. Smoking any thing, tobacco or what ever will leave a residue on the tongue and jewellery. We recommend that if you need to smoke be sure you have a bottle of water with you. Once your done with your smoke, take some water and swish and swallow. This also applies to eating, once your done eating just have some water and swish and swallow to rinse the mouth of food particles.