Can I put numbing cream on my tongue piercing?

Unfortunately, you cannot use a numbing cream for mouth piercings. But most people find tongue piercings tolerable anyway.

Is it bad to put numbing cream on before a piercing?

Topical numbing is not safe and not a good idea for your body piercings. Let’s look at why. It doesn’t actually “numb” you. They don’t actually puncture the skin the way a body piercing does.

Is your tongue supposed to be numb after piercing?

After a piercing, you may experience a numb tongue that is caused by nerve damage that is usually temporary, but can sometimes be permanent. The injured nerve may affect your sense of taste, or how you move your mouth. Damage to your tongue’s blood vessels can cause serious blood loss.

Does Orajel numb your tongue?

Orajel contains benzocaine, a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body. Orajel numbs the skin or surfaces inside the mouth and used for the temporary relief of pain from sore throat, canker sores, cold sores, fever blisters, minor irritation or injury of the mouth and gums.

Does ibuprofen help tongue piercing?

An over-the-counter, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.) taken according to package instructions can reduce discomfort, and it can also help to diminish swelling the first few days. Check twice daily with clean hands to be sure the threaded ends on your jewelry are on tight.

What is piercing numbing cream used for?

This piercing numbing cream fully numbs the area to which it is applied. It includes liposomal in its ingredients, allowing it to provide numbing below the surface, unlike many other surface-only numbing creams. This makes it ideal for piercings with deep channels.

What is the best way to numb an ear piercing area?

The best way to numb the area is with numbing cream, as the earlobe is generally softer skin which absorbs the numbing cream well. Lip piercings – Lip piercings are done from the inside of the mouth, to avoid damage to the teeth or gums. A numbing cream can be applied to the outside of the lip, and ice can be used to numb the inside.

What is the best cream for piercings and tattoos?

Dr. Numb offers this 4\% cream, designed specifically for piercings and tattoos, however, if you’re looking for stronger relief, Dr. Numb also offers a 5\% lidocaine option. Dr. Numb is FDA and cGMP compliant and is authorized for over the counter sale in Australia, Canada, and the US. Piercing parlors recommend it, and home-piercers swear by it.

What is the best lidocaine cream for piercings?

Ebanel 5\% Lidocaine Numbing Cream is FDA compliant and certified according to the FDA’s current Good Manufacturing Practices standards. This cream is oil-free to prevent the piercing needle from slipping during the procedure, but you will need to use gloves to keep the cream from affecting your hands.