Care and Cure

After the swelling of the freshly-engraved Jewelry has subsided, it should be replaced by a shorter pen to increase the comfort and minimize the risk of tooth damage.

The healing of tongue piercings are usually within three to six weeks. [2] on alcohol and nicotine should be avoided during this time. The food intake during the first days of often painful. It is therefore advisable to liquid or mushy food switch and take smaller portions of itself. After eating, the mouth should be rinsed out. Lots of fluids, especially before bedtime can minimize swelling. The piercing should, if at all, be handled with washed hands. Oral contact with body fluids during the healing phase, it is avoided. Too much care and cleaning can irritate the piercing and prolong the healing period.

For the first 10 to 14 days is advised to avoid milk products, alcohol and nicotine, as well as the consumption of fruit juices or acidic fruits. Furthermore, the food and drinks are not too hot, cold or hot, to avoid over-stimulation. Against the swelling, which usually regresses after about three days, ice cubes help, especially from sage or chamomile tea. Also on oral sex should be avoided. Rinses are helpful Octenisept (never Betaisodona, as this is an iodine solution) or chamomile flowers.