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How Oral Piercings Can Affect Your Oral Health

Are you or a family member thinking of getting an oral piercing ?

Most teenagers are drawn to body art since it expresses rebellion and independence. Although tongue, cheek, and lip rings can look cool , oral jewelry can cause major negative effects on your oral health during the procedure and afterwards.

Negative Effects of Oral Piercings

Aside from giving you bad breath, piercings can also cause major damage to your teeth and overall well being. Here are just some negative effects:
  • Infection & Bad Breath
  • Swelling & Nerve Damage
  • Chipped or Cracked Teeth
  • May Injure Gum Tissue
  • Interferes with Normal Eating and Possibly Speech
  • May Affect Taste
  • Can Cause Excessive Salivation
  • May Interfere with Oral Health Examination
  • Piercings can block transmission of x-rays which are often a necessary part of an oral health evaluation.
Is it worth the risk? While a piercing can act as a fashion statement and drastically alter your look, there are also more dangerous implications involved as well.

If you do decide to get a piercing, make sure to follow these cautionary tips. Rather than relying on a friend, make sure you get your piercing professionally done and ask about the salon's sterilization methods. Whoever is performing the procedure should be knowledgeable and able to answer any questions you may have and know about proper aftercare.

Make sure to also ask for a public health services inspection certificate so you know you are in good hands!

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