What can I soak my tongue ring in to clean it?

Some people avoid taking the jewelry out, but it is vital to clean the piercing with rubbing alcohol at least once a day. After a few days, remove the balls gently, soak it in alcohol for about ten minutes, and rinse them with water.

How do you properly clean a tongue piercing?

Oral Piercing Care Rinse your tongue or lip piercing after every meal or snack and before bed. Use warm salt water or an antibacterial, alcohol-free mouthwash. Not kiss anyone while you heal. (Avoid contact with someone else’s saliva.)

How often should I clean my tongue ring?

Although the bulk of your aftercare takes place within the first couple of weeks, you’ll need to stay on top of daily cleanings until the piercing has completely healed. You should still clean your piercing once it’s healed, but you’ll have more flexibility in how often you do so.

Do tongue rings hold bacteria?

Infection occurs when bacteria become trapped inside the piercing. Tongue piercings — especially new ones — are more prone to infections than other piercings because of all the bacteria in your mouth. Much of the bacteria is introduced by eating and drinking.

Does tongue rings make your breath stink?

It’s harder to brush around studs in the tongue or rings in the lips, so plaque can build up over time. If you don’t clean your oral piercing regularly, your breath can start to stink as a result. Even if you get oral piercings in a sterile environment, you can develop an infection after the piercing.

Why can’t you drink out of a straw after tongue piercing?

Avoid drinking through straws while your piercing is healing. They can break the seal that is forming at the piercing site. Eat only soft foods for the first week or as long as your tongue is swollen.

How do I get rid of the white film on my tongue piercing?

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 get rid of the white bump on my tongue piercing?

Apply a warm compress Trapped fluid under the skin can cause a bump, but heat and pressure will help gradually drain it. A simple warm water compress can be made by soaking a clean washcloth in hot water, applying it to the piercing, and holding it there with gentle pressure for a few minutes.

What happens after tongue piercing?

After a tongue piercing, an individual should wait until the tongue has completely healed before changing the initial ring. Depending on the person, it can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months for a new tongue piercing to completely heal. The tongue will swell slightly after being pierced.

How do you heal a tongue piercing?

Alleviate Swelling To reduce the swelling on your tongue,you need to drink lots of cold water throughout the day.

Clean Your Piercing You need to maintain better oral hygiene after a tongue piercing.

Tighten Your Barbell Balls The balls on the barbells can get loosened or unscrewed over a period of time.

How do you care for a tongue piercing?

Proper care of a new piercing can prevent infection and help the area to heal more quickly. For tongue and lip piercings, use antiseptic mouthwash to clean the area. Use a new toothbrush to prevent infection. For other body piercings, clean the area with antibacterial soap one or two times a day.