Body Piercing

No, tongue rings are specifically designed for tongue piercings and are not suitable for an industrial piercing. An industrial piercing typically requires a long straight barbell that goes through two separate ear piercings. It is best to use jewelry that is specifically designed for an industrial piercing to ensure proper healing and comfort.

The step down barbell should be put in two weeks after the piercing has been done to prevent dental damage. the the piercing should be left alone for another 4 weeks to allow the piercing to toughen up before you get carried away changing the jewellery.

It is recommended to wait at least 4-6 weeks before changing a tongue piercing, as it allows for proper healing. However, it is best to consult with a professional piercer for specific advice based on your healing progress.

No try two weeks, we need to leave it at that size to ensure you don't have any issue with swelling. All tongue piercings swell, it's just a matter of how much and for how long, the body doesn't tell us when it will swell, but experience says it will. So hang in at least a full week (7 days) then see about getting it changed.

Like anyone else you'll be unable to speak intelligibly for a bit, lisping and slurring your words. When the swelling goes down you should be able to learn to speak around it so that you sound pretty well the same as you did before you got it, especially if it's not placed too far forward. A really big or irregular end on the top will make it hard to speak without a lisp.

You are on Warfarin due to a heart condition requiring your blood to be thinned, considering that for a moment would indicate that a tongue piercing could pose a serious medical threat. Tongues swell due to the piercing and any type of trauma involving swelling could put you at a significant risk for complications. I would recommend that is you are considering a tongue piercing you should first speak to your Doctor. But do not get you tongue pierced until you have spoken to your Doctor.

Well your professional body piercer should have covered that with you at the time you got your piercing done. Best give him/her a phone call and ask for some help, you seem to have some issues or questions about your piercing and they should have given you full instructions regarding swelling and pain management and what you can do with the piercing in the early stages of healing.

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.

the best bar to use is a long one because your tongue swells a lot and if the bar is too short it can swell over the ball and cause infection or even worse. About a inch long is good but a 1/4 inch size is what i used and it was okay. it all depends on how much it swells and how you keep the swelling down. i would talk with your piercer before.

No, your tongue cannot split from getting it pierced. Splitting or bifurcating the tongue involves a surgical procedure to physically divide the tongue in half. Piercing simply places jewelry through the tongue.

It is generally recommended to wait at least 4-6 weeks before engaging in oral sex after getting a tongue piercing to allow for proper healing and reduce the risk of infection. Engaging in oral sex too soon can increase the risk of irritation, pain, and potential complications for your piercing. It's important to consult with your piercer or healthcare provider for specific guidance tailored to your situation.

Some people believe that a tongue ring can add extra stimulation during fellatio by creating a different sensation on the genitals. However, others may find it uncomfortable or risky, as the jewelry could potentially cause injury. It ultimately depends on personal preference and communication between partners.

Well if you have an experienced body piercer doing a *traditional tongue piercing (*center line tongue piercing) there should be no issues and he/she knows what to look for. If you are getting any variation of tongue piercing which goes through the actual muscle structures of the tongue then you are on your own and your piercer has no idea what's under the tissue. The location of veins, arteries as well as nerve roots can vary from person to person. The risk is much higher than standard traditional tongue piercings. So be sure you really want this done and if so be prepared to accept the consequences of your request. A real professional body piercer will not venture into unknown territory without doing a large amount of research before hand. But it still comes down to you doing your research and checking out the piercer before you commit to a piercing.

I am guessing this is a serious question, so if you keep your mouth shut no one will notice a tongue piercing and if you don't chew gum like a cow or laugh open mouthed you should be fine. Being an oral piercing they are not noticeable at all unless you draw attention to it, that's why I couldn't believe this was a legit question, so there you go.

not nearly as bad as the needle going through your tongue... Pinch your tongue with pliers... that's how it feels.

Well that's a little bit on the over kill side the clamp is never that tight. The clamp is mearly to hold the tongue in a clean position for piercing in a straight line with the frenial break. It's a warm sensation and then it's finished.

Chances are really good that the piercing will shrink making reinsertion of the barbell difficult, if this occurs visit your local body piercer where they can reinsert it using and insertion taper.

Not all tongues are created equal, the barbell needs to be sized for the tongue to which it is going to be put into with room allowed for swelling. This will all be done when you see your professional body piercer for your appointment

The size of the barbell depends solely on the size of the tongue being pierced and the selection is generally done by the professional body piercer at the time of the piercing. Be smart see a professional body piercer.

Sure you can talk normally after a tongue piercing, it's the next day that is a challenge and I would suggest you try not to talk or show the piercing off until it's a week or two old. Stressing the tongue to show it off or talk needlessly is not good for the piercing and will cause the swelling to worsen. Ice cubes , freezies, slushies will be your best friend for a few days.

Once the swelling goes down ( about two weeks ) you should be able to talk fairly well. I would recommend getting the step down barbell once the swelling has eased, this will prevent you from biting down on the barbell and doing any dental damage.

Normal placement is 3/4" from the tip of the tongue to the top ball. If your tongue is unusually long placement can vary slightly. If you remove the piercing (no sooner than 72 hours from the time the piercing was first done) you will need to wait at least 3~4 weeks from removal date to get the piercing redone. The tongue swells and distends once it's pierced so we need to be sure this swelling is gone and the old piercing had healed up so there is no bump or distension from the old piercing to interfere with the new piercing.

edit: did you know people get (not uncommon either) brain abscesses from their tongue piercings? be careful, because this is definitely one of the most dangerous areas to pierce considering how close it is to your brain stem.

In California, you need to be at least 18 years old to get a tongue piercing without parental consent. If you are under 18, you will need written consent from a parent or legal guardian to get a tongue piercing.