And if you have doubts about this type of piercing and want to know everything about the accessory on the tongue, in the post we brought you a series of tips and information so that you have no more doubts.
Types of Tongue Piercing
For those who usually think that tongue piercing is all the same thing, they are wrong.
The place where the jewelry is placed determines the type of piercing used. And if you want to know a little about the options before drilling the organ, here we go:
- Brake Tongue: for those who want an even more discreet version of tongue piercing, you can opt for the brake tongue, which is located below the tongue.
The region has no nerve endings and ends up being a safe option for those looking for a more daring look, but without losing confidence when piercing.
- Surface: this tongue piercing version corresponds to a model in which the jewel with two ends is in a 90° position, and thus it is possible to see the two ends of the jewel in the same line.
The surface piercing does not cross the tongue from one side to the other, but only in a straight line with a piercing that is on average 2,5 mm from the surface.
- Tip of the Tongue: among the various options when it comes to piercing the tongue to place the jewel, one of the possibilities is drilling the tip, where the jewel is right on the tip of the tongue, and this requires even more care so that the piercing does not hook in the teeth.
The tongue tip model usually uses surface style pieces (superficial), that is, where you can see the two piercing tips, one at each end of the tip of the tongue.
- Traditional: in a hole in the tongue you can't say that it is traditional, but the versions in which the piercing is done more in the center of the tongue and that pierces from side to side, is one of the best known and traditional.
The method requires experience due to the organ's nerve endings and asks that care be redoubled.
How is it placed? It hurts?
If you want to prepare yourself before getting a tongue piercing, and want to know how the procedure is performed, let's go through a brief step-by-step guide.
Ah, but this is just an explanation so that you can prepare for the moment, and no step-by-step guide is able to give you the necessary guidelines to put the piercing on at home. So, let's arrange first to find a regularized studio that works with disposable materials, after all, it's your health that's at stake.
- After cleaning the tongue well, the mouth is opened and the organ is placed outside;
- To keep the tongue firm, it is customary to use an instrument that will help keep the organ out of the mouth;
- In a quick and well-analyzed movement, preventing the hole from affecting any nerve ending in the tongue, the organ is drilled from bottom to top;
- Then just put the jewel and thread.
The most frequently asked question is whether it hurts to get a tongue piercing. And the answer is not exact, as it depends.
The moment of perforation is not usually sore, in fact it is one of the places that causes the least pain. However, some people who are more sensitive to pain may experience some discomfort.
In some cases, it is common for the pain to come after the piercing and during healing, as at this stage the tongue is more sensitive and swollen, making the organ more likely to feel pain.
How much does it cost? #price
The price of a tongue piercing will vary according to the chosen professional and the jewel in which you are going to buy the piercing.
In the case of already taking the jewelry, the average price for placement is R$ 100, but for those who want to purchase the piece along with the perforation, it is necessary to set aside a little more, on average R$ 150, for simple pieces .
Tips and Care
Cleaning
The moment to pierce the tongue for the piercing is usually the moment when people are most cautious, but care should not be limited to this moment.
The piercing process must be careful and quite hygienic to avoid any possibility of inflammation, but care for tongue hygiene must also be constant.
As the mouth is a very suitable place for the proliferation of bacteria due to the accumulation of leftover food, there is the judicious point that requires a lot of attention.
To take care of cleaning the tongue and avoid inflammation and even bad breath, caused by the accumulation of bacteria, some precautions are very important, such as:
- Toothbrush exchange: this is nothing new and it is common to indicate frequent toothbrush exchange. The truth is that changing the brush prevents bacteria from reproducing between the bristles and this could cause inflammation in the tongue piercing. So change the brush on average every 2 months.
- Brushing: Hygiene is an important point to keep your mouth clean, but when you have a piercing, you should be extra careful. Brush frequently and use an antibacterial paste, which will help clean your mouth better. Another detail is to clean the tongue correctly and carefully.
- Avoid touching your tongue: you've certainly heard that finger tips don't have eyes, and that's exactly what should be taken seriously. After piercing your tongue, avoid putting your finger in your mouth to see the healing, or anything like that. Fingers can be dirty and bring bacteria to a newly pierced area, which could cause the piercing to become inflamed.
Healing
Don't be alarmed if, in the first few hours after piercing your tongue, the area gets a little swollen, after all, it's just a body reaction.
However, swelling can be prevented or alleviated by using cold compresses on the tongue.
On the day of the piercing and one or two days later, place compresses on the tongue, drink cold water and even popsicles, as the ice cream will reduce swelling and help the area heal.
Another tip after piercing your tongue is to eat less greasy and more pasty foods, so that chewing is easier and you don't force the tongue, which could hinder healing.
How to Treat an Inflammation/Infection
If you've already put your tongue piercing, you took all the care in cleaning and healing, but the organ is still inflamed, you need to take some care.
The first tip is to keep brushing normally and frequently. It's not because the region is delicate, that you're going to suspend brushing, on the contrary, you can't open possibilities for a new proliferation of bacteria.
At this stage, brush more carefully and then use a mouthwash to reach every corner of the mouth and clean even better.
Also use ice and cold compresses, in order to try to reduce the swelling and pain that inflammation can cause.
If none of that helped, it's best to look for an infectologist, who will be able to better analyze the situation and even indicate the removal of the piercing.
Tongue Piercing Pictures and Jewelry Models
And if you are looking for ideas to adopt the tongue piercing look, we have separated photos and inspirations with different types of piercings and jewelry, so you can be inspired in the way to pierce and in the style of the piece to wear.
Now that we've answered all the questions, it's time to think about the possibility of adopting the look.
