Oral Piercing Problem

As you may or may not have known, facial piercings of the lip, tongue, cheek, nose, and eyebrow have become popular among people under the age of 30. But as you already know, there are some risks and factors you should learn about before getting your first piercing. There are some oral risk factors you should be aware of.

I have two tongue piercings and can tell you that I do tend to play with them a bit now and again. Most people end up playing with their piercings once they have healed. I often will bite on my tongue bar gently or with it along my teeth. However, this can damage the surface of your teeth and even chip them in some cases.

Recently it has been noted that lip rings can not only scratch teeth but also cause grooves in them as well. If you have dental braces, an oral piercing is something you definitely want to avoid. The cost of braces and the time it takes to correct your teeth may increase as time goes on.

It has also been noted that oral piercings may cause tooth sensitivity and gum problems. An interesting bit of research has shown that gum recession is a common issue for about 33% of the population who have had an oral piercing for 4 years or more. Some of those same people were in fact diagnosed with receding gums who also wore long tongue bars.

Speaking about long tongue bars, it is logical that they would increase your chances of dental damage. The longer bar is able to reach your gums and teeth much easier. You might not think that receding gums is all that bad but over the long term it can lead to gum disease and more serious dental problems.

These were some risks that you take when getting oral piercings. There are more but I think it is fair to say that you may not experience these problems. Make sure you are getting your piercing done by a professional and keep in contact with them if you have any further questions or problems.