Frenulum linguae Piercing

A Frenulum linguae Piercing is a piercing through the frenulum where the lower middle part of the tongue to the floor of the mouth is deformed.

Jewellery

Both a barbell and a Ball Closure rings are suitable for use. Usually, especially low self piercing jewelry, since not much tissue to pierce or stretch is present and larger jewelry can damage teeth and gums.

Care and Cure

This is a relatively simple piercing, both as regards the process of piercing and the healing process. The possibility of this piercing depends on the anatomy of the wearer and can not be performed on each.

Like other mucosal healed piercings piercing through the frenulum often quickly and easily. However, it should be dispensed with and a mouth rinse after eating during this time on alcohol, cigarettes and oral sex. To prevent increased plaque formation, is necessary even after complete healing of the special dental care.

Risks

The jewelry worn can be used with the teeth and the gums come in contact, which can permanently damage the tooth enamel and cause degeneration of the gums. Improper placement of the piercing, the salivary gland are taken under the tongue. As with other piercings in the mouth opening can be swallowed jewelry. There is also the danger that the jewelry is rejected by the body and grows out over a longer period of time.