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TONGUE PIERCING AFTERCARE

Please note that the following advices are suitable for tongue piercing only. They would not be any help for other locations.

The piercing is vertically located in the top end of the tongue, in a nerveless tissue splitting it in two major groups of muscles. You should expect a strong inflammatory response during a few days after it is done, this is a normal reaction. It usually stops after 3 to 5 days and its main symptom is an intense swelling. The tongue may feel numb and slightly sensitive for a few days. Relax as these reactions are very easy to deal with.

Lymphatic glands, located on both sides of the jaw in the back of the throat, will manage this response. As they do a heavy job, they might get swollen as well for about a week or so. Go easy on your mouth when eating and talking during this first period of time (see below for tips).

 Daily Care

Use a mouthwash 3 times a day for about 2 weeks maximum.

 Do not change anything to your daily hygiene and brush your teeth normally.

What to do?

Avoid rough food for the first week. Please note that this doesn’t mean “Don’t eat!”. Diet has a major effect on your healing process, so feel free to eat what you need. Only, you will have to go slow and choose warm or cold meals instead of hot and  spicy ones. Ice-creams are very helpful in dealing with inflammatory response, the cold soothes, enjoy!

Avoid any oral contact for a minimum of 2 weeks. Also keep your fingers out of your mouth and avoid touching the
jewellery.

Wait a minimum of 3 weeks before switching from long healing barbell to a shorter one.