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Is numbness at the tip of your tongue normal after a tongue piercing?
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∙ 14y ago
No way that's nerve damage for your own sake get it removed immediately. Get to the doctor now . I am one.
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One thing the "doctor" didn't think of is trauma. Sometimes, your brain will block pain completely by making a certain area of your body numb. I would wait a day or two but if feeling does not come back I would remove the piercing and then wait another day or two and if still no feeling then you need to see a doctor.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoIt is not normal for your tongue to be numb after piercing. Try exercising the tongue by rolling it and moving it around, if the feeling doesn't come back go see a doctor, the piercer could have hit a nerve in your tongue. I had my tongue pierced but no I didn't experience numbness. If the feeling doesn't come back soon I would go see a doctor, because you have nerves and veins under there that may have been affected. Not to sound like a "Mom" but these problems are why tongue piercing are illegal now and hard to come by. I had to take mine out because it was making a hole on the roof of my mouth from rubbing. So just be careful!! ----------------Tongue piercing is not illegal everywhere, nor is it a majorly dangerous practice. The reason you get problems with rubbing holes inside your mouth has more to do with having the wrong jewelry. BE CAUTIOUS of those piercing outside of an established studio and make sure that YOU, yourself keep your piercing clean. Yes there are nerves in your tongue that can be damaged but it's rare.
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∙ 14y agoWell generally with the post piercing swelling, it's hard to tell what is considered normal. In a standard center line tongue piercing, placed approx 3/4" back from the tip of the tongue normal even swelling is to be expected. In the center line piercing you are only piercing connective tissue that joins the right and left sides of the tongue. So the possibility of nerve damage is fairly low (note I am not saying "no risk", there is always a risk when piercing the tongue, but I am talking about a professionally performed piercing) If you have any other form of tongue piercing then the risk becomes even higher, so numbness and possible permanent damage is a real ever present risk. The tongue is the strongest muscle in the human body and a very important one at that, so serious thought needs to be put into getting a piercing before actually getting it done to ensure you are making a good decision. Once it's pierced, there is no way to repair the damage done to it, it's a one shot deal and there is no turning back.
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∙ 13y agoWhen I had mine done no they didn't numb it first but they did put a clamp on my tongue before it was done to it was so quick it didn't even hurt when they did it, I really sisn't have any pain until then next day when I had a little swelling but it was gone by that night, don't have it done when you are drunk as alchol thins your blood any you may experience bleeding
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∙ 12y agoNo, it should not be numb.
Most piercers make you sign a disclosure releasing them from responsibility should any injury or issues happen during the piercing. In the case of a tongue piercing, my piercer told me before she started that there are nerves that run through the tongue, and there is a chance that the piercing could injure or sever one of these nerves, and she made sure I was fully aware of this risk before we proceeded. It is therefore likely that there is nerve damage in your tongue.
I would recommend you do not remove the piercing and contact your physician to ascertain what is causing the numbness. It is likely that the numbness will be permanent if nerve damage is involved.
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∙ 14y agoIt would be hard to tell if it's numb due to the swelling that occurs post piercing. So if it's still numb consult your doctor, if a nerve has been hit, the damage is done and can't be repaired.
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∙ 11y agoyeah it will feel stiff mine did when i woke up in the morning and a bit after the piercing but they did not numb mine tho so yeah it should be stiff because of the swelling in your tongue
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Were does tongue piercing go?
The tongue piercing is usually placed about an inch back from the tip of the tongue, directly through the centre.
You have this stinging pain at the tip of your tongue and you got your tongue pierced the other day what is this?
Well generally with the post piercing swelling, it's hard to tell what is considered normal. In a standard center line tongue piercing, placed approx 3/4" back from the tip of the tongue normal even swelling is to be expected. In the center line piercing you are only piercing connective tissue that joins the right and left sides of the tongue. So the possibility of nerve damage is fairly low (note I am not saying "no risk", there is always a risk when piercing the tongue, but I am talking about a professionally performed piercing) If you have any other form of tongue piercing then the risk becomes even higher, so numbness and possible permanent damage is a real ever present risk. The tongue is the strongest muscle in the human body and a very important one at that, so serious thought needs to be put into getting a piercing before actually getting it done to ensure you are making a good decision. Once it's pierced, there is no way to repair the damage done to it, it's a one shot deal and there is no turning back.
Tongue piercing use?
Tongue + Barbell = Tongue Piercing Tongue piercing: a piercing in the center of the tongue located approximately 3/4" from the tip of the tongue through the connective tissue joining the two muscle groups that form the tongue. Used as a means of self expression or a personal statement, some times used to enhance sexual pleasure for either gender.
Where is the right place to put your tongue piercing?
In the center of your tongue about 1/2" to 5/8" back from the tip
Why is the tip of your tongue bruised after piercing?
It could just be from the way the piercer handled it or the clamps.
If the tip ofyour tongue changes colors after its pierced?
In 16 years I have never had any one's tongue tip change color, so this leads me to believe there are some serious issues going on with your tongue piercing. Best see your doctor as soon as possible.
Is it normal to lose taste on the tip of your tongue after a piercing and is this permanent?
I Think You Should Visit A Piercer Or Ask A Doctor About That, Ive Never Herd Of It Doing That. I just got my tongue done about 5 days ago, and for a bit you might notice some loss of taste on the tip of the tongue. Ive got a bit of that right now too. give it time. maybe about 2 or 3 weeks and it should go back to normal. worse comes to worse, see a doctor about it.
What causes numbness of tip of the tongue?
Numbing of the tip of the tongue is usually caused by a food allergy. Note what you are eating when it happens, and get a simple blood test for it. This will determine any food allergies that you may have acquired. and sometimes when i get ulcers i pinch them with my fingernails and make things worst and the tip of my tongue goes numb
Does the tongue hurt during the week after it is pierced?
everyone is different. my daughter got a piercing under the tongue and said itdid not hurt, months later got another piercing at the tip of the tongue and said hell ya it hurts. others friends of mine saidactualy two out of three said yes it hurt for a day or two.
Can you pierce your tongue with an ear piercer?
No. The ear piercing gun and stud are designed to be used on earlobes only. The tongue is a complex group of two major muscles joined by connective tissue and convered by over 10,000 tastebuds and pain receptors. Tongue piercing is intended to go between the muscle groups at least* (*at minimum) to a depth of 3/4 of an inch from the tip of the tongue. The ear piercing gun will not have the reach nor will the studs be long enough to allow for the swelling the will take place after the piercing is done.
How can you get rid of tongue tie because you want your tongue pierced and heard that it will be almost at the tip and you dont want that?
Lets understand the issue of being tongue tied, tongue tied means having and over developed frenial web connecting the bottom of the tongue to the bottom of the mouth. If this web is too long and reached the tip of the tongue then tongue piercing can't be done safely. Piercing the tongue to one side of the web or the other will not resolve the issue and can only cause further oral health issues down the road.The only way to get a tongue that is "tongue tied" pierced is to see an oral surgeon and have a frenectomy done. This is where the frenial web is cut back so the tongue appears to be the same as a normally developed tongue. This procedure is expensive and is generally not done unless the web is causing other issues for the individual like impairing speech.Tongues are generally pierced three quarters of an inch back from the tip of the tongue. The barbell is sized by the piercer to allow for swelling and freedom of movement and will need to be shortened after two weeks post piercing to prevent dental damage and gum regression. Piercing the tongue any further ahead will cause issues with dental damage and gum regression.Any one who has or believes they have a tied tongue should consult with there doctor and dentist before considering getting a tongue piercing. Not every piercer knows how to handle these situations so you need to know you are dealing with a truly experienced body piercer and not some novice who hasn't got the experience of training to handle this form of piercing properly.Aftercare for the tongue piercing is the same regardless of the tongue in question, these instructions will be given to you by your professional body piercer verbally as well as in writing.
If iam tongue tied can you get your tongue pierced like a inch away from the tip?
Lets understand the issue of being tongue tied, tongue tied means having and over developed frenial web connecting the bottom of the tongue to the bottom of the mouth. If this web is too long and reached the tip of the tongue then tongue piercing can't be done safely. Piercing the tongue to one side of the web or the other will not resolve the issue and can only cause further oral health issues down the road.The only way to get a tongue that is "tongue tied" pierced is to see an oral surgeon and have a frenectomy done. This is where the frenial web is cut back so the tongue appears to be the same as a normally developed tongue. This procedure is expensive and is generally not done unless the web is causing other issues for the individual like impairing speech.Tongues are generally pierced three quarters of an inch back from the tip of the tongue. The barbell is sized by the piercer to allow for swelling and freedom of movement and will need to be shortened after two weeks post piercing to prevent dental damage and gum regression. Piercing the tongue any further ahead will cause issues with dental damage and gum regression.Any one who has or believes they have a tied tongue should consult with there doctor and dentist before considering getting a tongue piercing. Not every piercer knows how to handle these situations so you need to know you are dealing with a truly experienced body piercer and not some novice who hasn't got the experience of training to handle this form of piercing properly.Aftercare for the tongue piercing is the same regardless of the tongue in question, these instructions will be given to you by your professional body piercer verbally as well as in writing.
