Posted by Complete Dental Health on Feb 1 2021, 10:27 AM
Considered a popular form of self-expression, oral piercings such as tongue bolts, cheek studs, and lip rings have become quite popular among many young people these days. Some people think these bodily adornments are appealing, while others consider them repulsive; everything is a matter of personal taste. However, whichever side of the fashion divide you're on, various researches have proven that they can be hazardous to your health.Â
As per the Journal of the American Dental Association, the most common sites for intraoral piercings are the tongue and lips. The piercings are likely to contact teeth, gum tissue, and other anatomical structures in the mouth that contain millions of bacteria in both locations. And that's where the trouble may start.
Oral piercings are the piercings of the tongue, cheek, lips, or uvula, which is created using a needle. Piercing your tongue, lips, or cheek involves higher health risks than piercing your ears, and hence, it is important to seek advice from your dentist before having any part of your mouth pierced.Â
Piercing tongue, lips, cheeks, or uvula can interfere with speech, chewing, or swallowing. It may also cause the following conditions:
The best option to consider if you already have oral piercings is to remove them before a problem arises. However, if you wish to keep them, ensure that you take care of the following things:
Watch out for signs of infection - redness, swelling, lots of bleeding, discharge, bad smell, rash, and fever. If you experience any of these issues or feel that something is not right, visit a dentist or healthcare provider immediately. Â
At Complete Dental Health LLC, Albany, we educate our patients on healthy dental habits to protect their teeth and gums. However, if you already have an oral piercing that has caused damage or concern within your smile, our team of expert dentists will handle it with excellence. Call now to book your appointment.
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