In general, this is not the first piercing someone chooses to get. But the truth is that those who really like to display jewelry in different places on their face end up getting a piercing in their mouth.
There are different locations and names for the holes, as well as several jewelry options. But we also cannot fail to mention the precautions, precautions and risks that you should be aware of before getting a piercing in your mouth. Check out!
Mouth Piercing - Check out the different names given to the holes:
In general, mouth piercings can be placed in the center of the lip, lower or upper; in the corner of the lips, whether upper or lower, right or left - each person makes the composition that he likes best; on the side, above the upper lip or below the lower lip.
There is also the piercing placed on the inside of the mouth:
And the famous tongue piercings!
Piercing in the mouth: necessary care
- The first and most important thing: choose a good professional to drill the hole, preferably with whom you already have references.
- Opt for jewelry that is hypoallergenic so as not to irritate your skin.
- Know the risks of getting a piercing in your mouth and be aware of any warning signs.
- Pay attention to the entire healing process of the area where you made the puncture.
- Follow directions for cleaning the site after healing.
- While feeding, be careful not to bite the piercing and chip your teeth.
- Avoid taking the jewelry off and on, especially during the healing period.
- Maintain oral hygiene, always brushing your teeth and using mouthwash.
- Avoid smoking and drinking during the healing period as this will slow healing.
Mouth piercing: risks
The fundamental thing when getting a piercing is to know exactly the possible risks so as to always be aware of these complications right from the beginning, in case they arise.
- Be especially attentive to possible infections, as the mouth is a region that brings together more than 500 types of bacteria.
- Increased salivation: mouth piercing causes us to salivate more, which can interfere with speech and chewing.
- The blood vessels in the mouth are also sensitive and can bleed heavily if punctured. Do not ignore any excessive blood loss.
- Teeth and gums can be injured because of contact with the jewel. In more serious cases, there may be gum recession, which makes teeth more susceptible to cavities.
- Cases that are exceptions, but which it is important to point out: it is possible that the hole in the mouth is a driver of diseases, such as hepatitis B and endocarditis, which is inflammation in the valves and heart tissues.
Does getting a piercing in your mouth hurt?
This is a very relative answer, after all, each person has a different resistance to pain. And the pain will also depend on where you make the hole, as it involves the nerve endings in that region. Therefore, there are those who say that the pain is very small and others who suffer more.
The healing process, which lasts just over a week, if you take good care of it, is also a little sore and uncomfortable. Then, in general, people do not feel pain or discomfort in the hole. But never neglect, because an infection can become a problem.
