How often should you change your tounge ring?

Piercings heal from the outside in, so you can’t rely on a visual inspection of the piercing to determine if it’s ready to be changed. You can use this schedule as a rough estimate of when you can expect to change your tongue ring: Horizontal and vertical: 1–2 weeks. Midline and side: 4–8 weeks.

How do you deep clean a tongue piercing?

Bring a small saucepan of water to boil and let your tongue jewelry sit in the boiling water for two to three minutes. During this time, you could rinse with a mouthwash, brush your tongue, or practice other oral health hygiene. Alternatively, you can soak your tongue jewelry in rubbing alcohol for 10 to 15 minutes.

How many times do you clean a tongue piercing?

Cleaning Time At least 4-6 times each day, rinse with Listerine antiseptic or sea salt solution for 30-60 seconds.

How do you know when your tongue piercing is fully healed?

In general, a person can expect to experience the following stages as their tongue piercing heals:

1. After the piercing: Days 1–3. Immediately after the piercing, the wound may feel very sore and irritated.
2. Swelling and inflammation: Days 4–10.
3. Early healing: Days 10–30.
4. Scarring and complete healing: Weeks 4–6.

Why is my tongue white after tongue piercing?

Do tongue piercings cause white tongue? If you (or your teenager) have just had a tongue piercing, you might see a white coating on your tongue. It’s normal bacterial growth that you can reduce with antifungal mouthwash, like Nystatin (like Nystop®).

How do I know if my tongue piercing is infected?

Redness or swelling that extends beyond the piercing site may be a sign of infection….Other early signs of infection include:

1. uncomfortable swelling.
2. persistent warmth.
3. severe pain.
4. excessive bleeding.
5. pus or yellow discharge.
6. bump at the front or back of the piercing.
7. fever.

What happens if I swallow my tongue ring?

If you have an oral piercing and something comes loose, it’s possible to accidentally swallow part or all of the jewelry. While generally you should be okay and and the jewelry should pass through the bowels just fine, the size, shape, and texture of the piece determines the risk of damage or injury that could occur.

Can everyone get a tongue piercing?

Not everyone can get their tongue pierced, because the procedure is risky and tricky, though most people can. It is extremely important that you allow a professionally licensed piercer to properly assess you before piercing. Do not attempt to pierce your own tongue.

Can I still clean my tongue piercing after it heals?

You should still clean your piercing once it’s healed, but you’ll have more flexibility in how often you do so. A little bit of swelling is normal — after all, your tongue now has a hole in it. Still, the amount of swelling shouldn’t keep you from drinking water or talking.

How often should I rinse my nose piercing?

Rinse several times daily over the course of the first 7 days, particularly after foods or drinks (with the exception of water of course). The Association of Professional Piercers recommends a maximum of 5 rinses a day as more than that could cause irritation and discoloration of your piercing and mouth.

Can you use regular toothbrushes on a tongue piercing?

While these may help some wounds, they are not ideal for use on tongue piercings. Avoid chewing gum as this may cause irritation to the healing area of the tongue. Get a new toothbrush on the day you get your tongue pierced and every week thereafter until the wound has completely healed.

How do you clean a tongue piercing with saline solution?

Below is a guideline on how to keep a tongue piercing clean with a saline, sea salt solution: Pour ¼ teaspoon of non-iodized sea salt into an 8 oz. cup of warm water. Rinse the mouth with the saline solution for 30-60 seconds. Repeat 2-3 times daily for 7 days.