Tongue Piercing?

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

Yes I know the common reason for tongue piercings, and no, that is is NO WAY why I'm getting it. As far as ruining your teeth, it all depends on how much you play with it. They have plastic barbells that won't damage your teeth. Nearly all of my friends have it, and they said that the swelling is only bad for a couple days. And the chance of infection is very low if you take care of it properly.

I'm still in the deciding phase. We'll see what happens. =]

[Sirrahsim]

I got my tongue pierced when I was about 19 but I was already married at the time. Keep in mind that men who see that you have one will most likely assume that you got it for the reason listed above. If that doesn't bother you then more power to you. I love my little tongue stud. I was very much teh sweet innocent teacher's pet as a child and considered my piercing my first BIG act of rebellion even though I had already left college, gotten married, and moved to Japan.

Be sure that the piercing is done by a professional with a hollow needle. Numbing sprays are not recommended as they can cause delays with healing and make swelling worse. The tongue piercing hurt a little more than an ear lobe but it didn't hurt as bad as my nose or ear cartilage. It will swell quite a bit, which is why the piercer MUST pierce you with a bar that is longer than what you will be wearing once you are healed up. You can return to the piercer and have it changed out for a regular length barbell in a few weeks. Immediately after I got mine done I ate a Popsicle, which was remarkably soothing. I'd recommend getting a box or two. Sucking on a straw is not recommended for a week or so (don't remember how long) because it can cause problems with healing.

Yes, once you are COMPLETELY healed you can get "plastic barbells" BUT, acrylic bars are not meant to be worn all of the time because they are porous and can harbor bacteria. I suggest either getting bioplast, or using a metal bar and just putting acrylic balls on it. You will need to change them every couple of days if you don't want them to get stinky and nasty, but thankfully they are cheap.

If you have a job I would suggest speaking with your employer first. You will not be able to switch to a clear barbell until it is healed so you will be wearing a big ugly metal barbell for at least 6-8 weeks.

That's about all I can think of at the moment. I've had mine for five years now and though my dentist rolls his eyes at me every time he sees me, I have never had a dental problem due to my barbell.


I forgot to add, diluted Listerine (never full strength!!!!) and salt water soaks (1/4tsp non iodized salt per 8 oz cup warm water) will be your friend several times a day for the first few weeks.

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

There's a girl at work that has one currently, and she's been working there for years. She's had hers for 6 years, and I'm pretty sure she's been working there for at least 5. Our employer really doesn't care... another girl has a tattoo on her wrist. Oh, and the one who has her tongue pierced, she wears a bright orange ball on the top of hers. =]

Thanks for mentioning the straw thing. I know how much that sucks, cuz I got my wisdom teeth taken out and couldn't use a straw forever! (never mind that I was afraid to, so I probably went on the straw hiatus longer than I had to, lol)

Most of the people that know me know that I am not "that kind" of girl. For me, it's purely because I want to. We'll see. I'm afraid I'm going to chicken out, lol.

[Sirrahsim]

We'll see. I'm afraid I'm going to chicken out, lol.

I *almost* chickened out until I heard my husband's voice in my head swearing that I wouldn't go through with it and would come home with another ear piercing or something. I took a 1.5 hour train ride with some girlfriends to the Harajuku district in Japan and came home with EXACTLY what I told him I would.

[caseysmom]

I got my tongue pierced when I was about 19 but I was already married at the time. Keep in mind that men who see that you have one will most likely assume that you got it for the reason listed above. If that doesn't bother you then more power to you. I love my little tongue stud. I was very much teh sweet innocent teacher's pet as a child and considered my piercing my first BIG act of rebellion even though I had already left college, gotten married, and moved to Japan.

Be sure that the piercing is done by a professional with a hollow needle. Numbing sprays are not recommended as they can cause delays with healing and make swelling worse. The tongue piercing hurt a little more than an ear lobe but it didn't hurt as bad as my nose or ear cartilage. It will swell quite a bit, which is why the piercer MUST pierce you with a bar that is longer than what you will be wearing once you are healed up. You can return to the piercer and have it changed out for a regular length barbell in a few weeks. Immediately after I got mine done I ate a Popsicle, which was remarkably soothing. I'd recommend getting a box or two. Sucking on a straw is not recommended for a week or so (don't remember how long) because it can cause problems with healing.

Yes, once you are COMPLETELY healed you can get "plastic barbells" BUT, acrylic bars are not meant to be worn all of the time because they are porous and can harbor bacteria. I suggest either getting bioplast, or using a metal bar and just putting acrylic balls on it. You will need to change them every couple of days if you don't want them to get stinky and nasty, but thankfully they are cheap.

If you have a job I would suggest speaking with your employer first. You will not be able to switch to a clear barbell until it is healed so you will be wearing a big ugly metal barbell for at least 6-8 weeks.

That's about all I can think of at the moment. I've had mine for five years now and though my dentist rolls his eyes at me every time he sees me, I have never had a dental problem due to my barbell.


I forgot to add, diluted Listerine (never full strength!!!!) and salt water soaks (1/4tsp non iodized salt per 8 oz cup warm water) will be your friend several times a day for the first few weeks.

This just cracks me up It seems so out of character for you.

I think I am too old to comment on this

[Sirrahsim]

This just cracks me up It seems so out of character for you.

I think I am too old to comment on this

Most people think that this is out of character I am the quiet, shy, stay at home mom to two little boys, but I DO have a dark side buried somewhere in there

[caseysmom]

Most people think that this is out of character I am the quiet, shy, stay at home mom to two little boys, but I DO have a dark side buried somewhere in there

I am sure your hubby likes the mix

[shais_mom]

I always wanted one as well until I read a nursing journal about a young 20 something that had it done and was having problems with infection. About a week later she returned to the ER with stroke symptoms and they did a CT on her and she had a HUGE abscess in her brain that had to be removed via surgery and at the time of the article was in a nursing home.
So I decided I didn't want one after that!

[Sirrahsim]

I always wanted one as well until I read a nursing journal about a young 20 something that had it done and was having problems with infection. About a week later she returned to the ER with stroke symptoms and they did a CT on her and she had a HUGE abscess in her brain that had to be removed via surgery and at the time of the article was in a nursing home.
So I decided I didn't want one after that!

WOW! Talk about a freak accident Poor girl

[Kfamr]

I say if you want it, go for it.

You can easily take it out later if you decide you no longer want it.