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Ashlee Fitch
- 1 posts
December 28, 2011 4:30:31 AM EST

Hello, can anyone tell me how long it's going to take for tongue piercing to heal? How am I supposed to eat with my tongue being pierced?
bard Dotx
- 9 posts
December 28, 2011 4:36:28 AM EST

there will be some swelling for sometime , and it will take about two to six weeks to heal
Ownee wano
- 1 posts
December 28, 2011 4:44:35 AM EST

I'm also considering having my tongue pierced. Any precautions I need to take before getting it done? What are the pros and cons? Isn't it hazardous to my health? Thanks!
Jean Louise
- 10 posts
December 28, 2011 4:47:28 AM EST

I'm posting a blog about the pros and cons of tongue piercing. Please check it out in an hour
Justin Tabs
- 1 posts
December 28, 2011 4:57:04 AM EST

If you decide to get your tongue pierced, be sure to follow these guidelines:
• Be sure that the body art studio is licensed and established
• Make sure that their rooms are well lighted for the procedure
• You don’t want complications, so make sure the rooms are clean and neat
• Make sure all instruments are sanitized; all gloves must be new, and needles used are disposable
• Don’t go for piercing guns, they are known to cause greater tissue damage
• Take ibuprofen before the procedure to minimize pain and reduce the amount of swelling
bard Dotx
- 9 posts
December 28, 2011 5:09:49 AM EST

Frozen pops and ice chips can help, but avoid ice cream because it according to one source, the diary may introduce bad bacteria and cause infection.
Albert Rigan
- 14 posts
December 28, 2011 10:23:12 AM EST

There is no ideal time how much it will take to heal. But average time is 2-6 weeks to heal tongue piercing.
John Guadalupe
- 23 posts
December 29, 2011 7:46:35 AM EST

Maybe you should only eat soft foods like porridge? Well that's common sense after all.
Jean Louise
- 10 posts
December 29, 2011 9:11:19 AM EST

Hello guys! I have already posted my blog about tongue piercing aftercare. Take time to read it and add more insights!
Astraid Saddea
- 2 posts
December 29, 2011 9:16:01 AM EST

Alex Cabrjas said:

Hello guys! I have already posted my blog about tongue piercing aftercare. Take time to read it and add more insights!

I have read your post and I find it so thorough and informative! I'm considering having tongue piercing and I am weighing the pros and cons. Thanks much!
Kyle Stuart
- 6 posts
December 29, 2011 5:01:40 PM EST

Hi guys. Well, so far i know it needs two to six weeks to be healed after tongue piercing. I am not pretty sure, but it should not take time more than the time i mentioned.
John Guadalupe
- 23 posts
December 29, 2011 11:45:41 PM EST

Speaking about tongue piercings, i use antiseptics or cleaning fluids on my piercings every 2-3 times a day. What cleaning fluid will i use to care for a tongue piercing?
alvie majan-bergildo
- 2 posts
December 30, 2011 3:48:52 PM EST

Hi! I'm the newest member, I guess. I'm looking forward to knowing everything in the world of body piercing. And giving my own insights about it as well.
justin Robert
- 16 posts
December 31, 2011 1:13:24 AM EST

Sure, It's a sensitive issue of tongue piercing. But pretty much if you aren't eating spicy, acidic or sharp. Just remember to chew carefully because your tongue will be swollen for a day or two. Every time you eat or drink anything that's not water -- rinse your mouth with Listerine mouthwash. Yeah you should carry a bottle with you because you're going to need it! The Listerine helps kill the germs, so ice cream & such are okay.

After a few days, you won't even notice the bar in your tongue and you'll go back to eating normally. For maintenance care, you need to remove the bar once every few days and swish your mouth with Listerine without the bar in. Every day, brush your teeth like normal and use Listerine or your favorite mouthwash to clean your mouth and to kill germs.
Amaryllis Gonzales
- 2 posts
December 31, 2011 3:48:04 AM EST

Hmmm... I think I would just opt for other areas of my body. I love to eat, that's why, and I can't imagine having to sacrifice for several days without eating my favorite food! Oh la la!
nora taylor
- 2 posts
December 31, 2011 5:54:46 AM EST

Maybe it will be healed within 2-6 weeks. If you follow instruction properly and take time-to time medicine your tongue will get well within 3 weeks.

However to heal fast, you should strictly avoid the followings:

1) Hard and spicy foods.

2) You should also avoid hot foods

3) Keep foreign objects out of your mouth

4) Avoid smoking and drinking anything with alcohol

This post was edited by nora taylor at December 31, 2011 5:56:24 AM EST
Rose Mendlewood
- 20 posts
December 31, 2011 6:00:46 AM EST

Haha so Listerine actually has medical uses. I think i'll get a tongue piercing next so i'll probably buy a large Listerine bottle tomorrow
Jac Robinson
- 21 posts
December 31, 2011 8:33:20 AM EST

Awesome, we are getting a new person to share his first experience of tongue piercing. I think I should agree with Nora taylor to take precaution at least for betterment of my sustenance fashion. Let's share your first experience Rose Mendlewood ..........on tongue piercing.
bard Dotx
- 9 posts
December 31, 2011 7:18:15 PM EST

After you Rose! Go for it!
Rose Mendlewood
- 20 posts
January 3, 2012 5:07:10 PM EST

Haha thanks guys :) But i think i'll let my tragus piercing heal first before i get another piercing :) Do you think tongue piercings will give my partner more pleasure when kissing?
Albert Rigan
- 14 posts
January 4, 2012 10:20:09 AM EST

As I am a young boy, I inform you that when my girlfriend kissed me before piercing her tongue, I just feeling sucking her tongue. But After piercing her tongue I do enjoy that there has an extra feelings which I haven't ever get. It simply says that kissing with girlfriend who has tongue pierced, AWESOME!!! Lets do it. Make it more enjoyable to your boyfriend.
Oh! yeah! You shouldn't forget to share your boyfriend's feelings after have pierced in your tongue in next?
Metal FACE
- 2 posts
September 8, 2012 5:46:23 PM EDT

The best thing you can do for a fresh tongue piercing is avoid Beer and yeast based alcohols as it can potentially cause a serious yeast infection. Yes, IN YOUR MOUTH. Yes, it's every bit as disgusting as it sounds. Generally, spicy foods will irritate it; also tomato based sauces. Noodles can be hard to manage at first. Dairy products are up for debate, though I've never had any trouble with it. Primary risks are infection (good piercer, good aftercare, no problem) and general discomfort with can be alleviated by several means. Midol is actually totally amazing for tongue swelling. As for healing - yes, everyone is different, 4-6 weeks is about average with some minor swelling and discomfort for the first 1-2 weeks being quite common. Find a piercer in your area and they will be more than happy to walk you through all the ins and outs of the piercing you desire.

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