i just got my tounge pierced and it dosent look right?
443568
Well first of all, careful when you're playing with it. I got mine pierced and immediately started playing with it. I ended up ripping the pierce causing me immense pain for the week it took to heal. You can't really fix the hole unless you get a smaller gauge and then stop yourself from playing with it. The other person is right though. A metal barbell can leave miniscule cracks in your teeth causing them to rot. I have actually chipped one of my teeth with my tongue ring. For that reason I would recommend at least get a barbell with plastic capture beads. They also have ones with plastic barbells, but i found myself playing with that more than my metal one. My dentist even told me that the plastic ones are better, they do less damage to your teeth. Your other option is get a bigger gauge. Say you have a 14, see if you can use a 12. You should wait for a while before you try to do that, but it will make the bigger hole less noticeable. Of course, if you play with it and stretch it out....well I'm sure you know where I'm going with that. Hope this helps!
1092167
It is the least painful piercing you can get, for what that is worth. It will swell moderately for a few days and be sore. Eating may be painful until the swelling and sensitivity go down. You may need to re-learn how to eat certain foods. You also have to be very careful of infection for the first few weeks, when you eat, food can become lodged in the hole and if it stays can get pretty nasty. Also, don't buy metal barbells until you are very accustomed to your piercing. For some time you will have a tendency to accidentally bite on the bar and if you have metal ends and not plastic you can chip your teeth. Also, body jewelry is expensive so expect to spend some money if you swallow your jewelry (which can happen often if you do not occasionally check that the ball is snugly screwed on). Your sensitivity to hot and cold may increase temporarily. As for sex, be careful...that's all I'll say about that.\n\nMost importantly: ONLY BE PIERCED BY A PROFESSIONAL. There is a large vein which runs through the center of the tounge and if this is hit you will bleed for a freakishly long time.
800160
Its normal! It may even turn gray. Just be sure to keep it clean by rinsing your mouth every so often.
691844
No, you do not have to remove the tongue ring.... as dre stated above, your dentist will be able to work around it.  I realize it would be a problem for you to take it out as you just recently had it pierced and it should not be removed at this point in the healing process.  If you have a dentist that refuses to work on you unless you remove it because it is too much of a 'worry' for him or her, then I suggest you find yourself a more compassionate dentist.
1000746
After piercings, it is quite common to have soreness and swelling for a few days. But, you should watch out for a few changes. If the piercing hurts more than it did the day after you got it pierced, if you see red streaks around the piercing, if you have any discharge that looks yellow or greenish, then you might have an infection or you might be allergic to the metal you were pierced with. It is highly unlikely that you would have an infection after 3 days, but you might. And you should only have stainless steel in your piercing at this point. If you are experiencing any of this, or if you have any questions, I suggest you first talk to a licenced piercing/tattoo artist. They can tell you if it is normal or not. If you have any doubts, go to a doctor and see what they suggest. They might reccommend that you remove the jewelry or they could give you a round of antibiotics.\n\nFor now, you might try sucking on popsicles or chewing ice. Avoid ANYTHING spicy or carbonated.\n\nIn any case, at least consult a professional. Good luck.
1023040
Denchers? How old are you exactly?\nYour picture gives the impression you're about 19.\nMaybe you should change it...preferably to one without teeth.\nGet to the dentist love, is the answer to your question.
1045222
It depends.  I take it that you had the crown preparation done and right now you have a temporary crown on.  You may have just chipped part of the temporary because it is not that strong.  If this is the case, it is no big deal.  If you chipped off part of the build up material, (which is what the dentist put on to build up the tooth and then shaved down the tooth to make the 'peg' that the crown will go on).  If this is chipped a little the crown can still go on okay, but if you chipped alot then it may need to be replaced and possibly a new crown be made, so that is fits perfectly.  Your dentist will need to see you to determine what needs to be done.  I think you should be okay, but it never good to just assume!
1069000
It could be the beginning of a keloid, which is a scarring and one of the dangers of piercings. Keloids can get quite large, so better get it checked.
471243
Mine is u-shaped. It goes in kind of like a corkscrew. The straight end starts things off, and then you twist to seat the rest of the stud. It feels weird (unpleasant, actually) until you've done it a few times and get used to the sensation.
1025012
i had the same thing my teeth were not that bad but i got them any ways. i didnt think that i need them but now that they are off my teeth look so straight!!! before they put your braces on the take picts and they get your teeth really clean. when they put them on they dont hurt but the next day they are pretty sore. good luck
353691
I'm a piercer, and almost everybody I've pierced has said that it dosent hurt. Its actuially one of the easiest piercings to get done. I got it done, and truthfully, my pain tolarance is very low.( I took it out a few years ago though).I scream when I get blood taken, or when I get a needle at a doctor.\n\nIf you look at the structure of the tongue, there is two muscles that run paralell beside eachother. The veins and most of the nerves are along the sides aswell(usuially-the piercer should check with a flashlight to check your tongue). \nWhen you clamp the tongue to pierce it, you clamp a bit of the sides, and thats why the clamp hurts a bit. The clamp is a good thing, because it keeps your tongue from moving around, and you get pierced at the right place. The needle part goes through the middle tissue, which dosent hurt that much.\nWhat does hurt is the after effects. The tongue is a quick healing piercing ( fully healed in about 2 weeks), but it tends to swell alot. It can be swollen for 5 to 7 days.Ice and popsicles can help.So can advil and anti-inflamatory medication.\n\nHeres a copy of the proper aftercare.From the APP website(Its a great website, you should check it out)\n\nCleaning Solutions\nUse either one or both of the following solutions for inside the mouth:\n\n- Antimicrobial or antibacterial alcohol-free mouth rinse* \n- Packaged sterile saline solution* with no additives (read the label!) or non-iodized sea salt mixture: Dissolve 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of non-iodized (iodine free) sea salt into one cup (8 oz) of warm distilled or bottled water. A stronger mixture is not better! Saline solution that is too strong can irritate the piercing. (If you have high blood pressure or a heart condition, please check with your doctor before using a saline product inside the mouth as your primary cleaning solution.)\n\nCLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSIDE THE MOUTH\nRinse mouth 4-5 times daily with cleaning solution for 30-60 seconds after meals and at bedtime during the entire healing period. If you over clean, it may cause discoloration or irritation of tongue. \n\nWHAT IS NORMAL?\n- For the first three to five days: significant swelling, light bleeding, bruising, and/or tenderness.\n- After that: Some swelling, light secretion of a whitish yellow fluid (not pus).\n- A piercing may seem healed before healing is complete. This is because piercings heal from the outside in, and although it feels healed the tissue remains fragile on the inside. BE PATIENT, and Keep cleaning throughout the entire healing period.\n- Even healed piercings can shrink or close in minutes after having been there for years! This varies from person to person; if you like your piercing, leave the jewelry in place.\n\nWHAT TO DO\nTo help reduce swelling\n- Allow small pieces of ice to dissolve in the mouth.\n- Take an over the counter, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as Ibuprofen or Naproxyn Sodium* according to package instructions.\n- Sleep with your head elevated above your heart during the first few nights.\n\nTo maintain good oral hygiene\n- Use a new soft-bristled toothbrush and keep it clean.\n- Brush your teeth, and use your chosen rinse (saline or mouthwash) after every meal.\n- During healing floss daily, and gently brush your teeth, tongue and jewelry. Once healed, brush the jewelry more thoroughly to avoid plaque build up.\n\nStay healthy\n- The healthier your lifestyle, the easier it will be for your piercing to heal.\n- Get enough sleep and eat a nutritious diet.\n\nWHAT TO AVOID\n- DO NOT PLAY WITH THE JEWELRY. Long term effects of playing with, and clicking the jewelry against the teeth can result in permanent damage to teeth and other oral structures. See the APP’s Brochure: “Oral Piercing Risks and Safety Measures” for more information.\n- Avoid undue trauma; excessive talking or playing with the jewelry during healing can cause the formation of unsightly and uncomfortable scar tissue, migration, and other complications
576025
Ask them to apply some numb spray before you get pierced. That makes it painless.
482182
Discharge is completely normal and means that it is healing normaly. A yellow or green discharge means it is usually infected. Depending on how well and fast you heal i cant tell you how long it will discharge, but in most cases it lasts about 2 weeks maybe a little longer. \nThe jewelry size is completely up to you. \nI suggest you COMPLETELY stay away from acidic foods for atleast 2 weeks. I myself have had many coustomers suggest this helps the healing 10 fold. You can also you peroxide as a mouthwash but many dont do this. Its kinda nasty. I really feel bad that your piercer was a witch. Thats just not the way to act when it comes to your profession.\n\nHeres a good site where you can buy jewelry at good prices. I buy mine in wholesale here alot.\n\nwww.bodycandy.com
858127
It sounds like it. Can you tell if the tooth is moving back where it is supposed to be?  If you are really concerned, I would suggest going back to your orthodontist for a checkup.
293477
It feels like a quick pinch. I think the best ways to think about any piercing is, if it hurt that bad, most people wouldn't have gotten it done. And how many people have theirs pierced? Also, any "pain" you feel is generally over in less than 5 sec (if that). All you have to remember is getting through those few seconds, and then afterwards you can look back at how silly it was to be scared. And you'll have a brand new piercing that looks fabulous.
250480
It sounds like you have a fungal and bacterial infection.  If the results are back, I would suggest you take your results and go to a doctor.  Although you gave a lot of information, I'm not sure where these infections are.  I think maybe because you had your hands cut with the glass, it might be in your blood?
768275
I am gathering it USED to fit, but it no longer fits.  If it ~almost~ fits, go ahead and force it in.  Within 4 or 5 days, it ought to feel normal again, if your teeth have not moved so much that you just can't get it to go back into place.  Good luck.