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What to eat with a
tongue ring when you first get it pierced?
By AllPiercings.com Staff Writer
Keep in mind that the typical healing time for tongue ring piercings
is 4 to 8 weeks.
Tongue piercings heal fairly quickly if the right type of jewelry is
used (i.e. one that is properly
disinfected and carries no risk of allergic reaction to the wearer).
One of the most common causes of problems from new tongue ring
piercings is due to the biting of the barbell and subsequent
fracturing and/or chipping of the teeth as a result.
The types of food you should eat when you first get a tongue
piercing are a "soft" as possible a diet, keeping aware that the
greatest danger of tooth damage is usually within the first two months
(when your first getting used to you new tongue ring piercing).
Be vigilant for any redness forming around the barbell. Insure that
the barbell does not come loose, as this could result in aspiration
(swallowing) and/or choking. A scarred are SHOULD NEVER be re-pierced.
Keep in mind that failing to clean your barbell thoroughly after
eating could result in tartar build up, which could effectively weld
the barbell together.
As always, proper care and maintenance of your tongue ring piercing
will go a long way towards giving you many happy years of with your
piercing.
Tongue piercings usually take about 4 weeks to heal. Tongue piercings
swell a lot at first but heal fairly quickly if the right type of
jewelry is used. The barbell should be downsized as soon as swelling
subsides, or biting of the barbell and subsequent fracture of teeth
may occur. Choose a soft diet for the first few weeks and be aware
that the greatest danger of tooth fracture is within the first two
months. Look out for redness around the barbell. Check for looseness
of barbell, as this could result in aspiration (swallowing). A scarred
area should not be re-pierced. Failure to clean the barbell adequately
may result in tartar build up, welding the barbell together.
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professional dental / medical advice, and accordingly you should not
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