Different types of body piercing have become famous among a large number of young people now days. One may see a lot of people who have undergone oral piercing. Different types of oral piercing are done by the piercers. Oral piercing can be done in tongue, lips and cheeks. The jewelry which is inserted in the piercing comes in different materials, designs and sizes. People who want to get oral piercing done should understand that there may be different complications and side effects of oral piercing.
Oral piercing may cause different types of complication in the people. It puts a risk to the dental health of the people. Once oral piercing is done, the chances of infection also increase in the area which is pierced. Different kinds of bacteria always remain present in the mouth. When blood vessels present in the tongue are damaged due to piercing, they may bleed in excessive amounts. This may cause excessive loss of blood. Swelling usually occurs after oral piercing is done. It becomes difficult to heal the effects of piercing because tongue is used a lot for different functions. In some cases, swelling may cause hindrance to the breathing process. The risk of different blood borne disease like hepatitis C, B, D, G and tetanus also increases after oral piercing.
When people have barbells fitted in to their tongue they tend to tap it again and again on teeth and gums. This may lead to broken teeth and gum diseases. A large number of people who have oral piercing usually come up with some kind of infection in their gums. The infection which may be caused to the blood vessels which are connected to brain and other crucial parts of body, may even take one’s life. If you search the internet you can get to know about such cases. In case unsterile instruments are used for piercing the tongue, cheek or lips, it may cause HIV or AIDS. If you have to get oral piercing done then visiting a reputable clinic will be the best option.
This is exactly why people, especially younger ones, should think twice before getting oral piercings. It may look “cool” now, but it’s their teeth that will suffer in the long run.
My mom always told me to do my research on anything before I do it. She was right. I found a very hygienic piercing parlor and I got advice from many people in my town and they had nothing but good things to say about the place. I got my belly button and my tongue pierced there with no complications at all. But these piercings are not for everyone.
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I’m a second year Dental Hygiene student at Algonquin College in Ottawa. I’m currently doing a media presentation for Oral Piercing (tips for safer use, and was wondering if I could use the picture in this post.