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Do you have to use a long barbell right after you get it pierced?
The barbell has to be longer to allow the tongue to swell, failure to allow for room can result in the barbell being pulled into the piercing and requiring surgical intervention to remove it from the tongue.
How long is a long tongue bar?
Each barbell is scaled to the size of the tongue to be pierced therefore there is no "actual size" barbell for tongues, this is why you need to have the piercing done by a professional body piercer who will scale and measure the tongue and place the correctly sized barbell into the piercing.
How long is the barbell ordinarily that is put in when you first get your tongue pierced?
That is based on the tongue size ( not all tongues are created equally ) the thicker the tongue the longer the barbell. This is to make room for swelling. Your professional body piercer will check your tongue and size you for the right barbell to do the job. Two weeks after the piercing is done the swelling will have eased off and a shorter barbell can be put into the piercing to avoid doing dental damage.
You got your tongue pierced 4 days ago and the bottom of your tongue is sore is that normal?
The barbell is a bit too long, but that's due to the swelling. Once the swelling is gone (about 2 weeks) go back and get a shorter barbell, this will relieve the discomfort under your tongue.
How long does your tongue have to be to get it pierced?
There is no length requirement for getting your tongue pierced. Anyone can get their tongue pierced with the exception of people that have their own personal and/or medical reasons.
How long do you have to wait to change the barbel after getting your tongue pierced?
Two weeks is the normal time for a step down barbell. You will still be able to play with the jewellery but avoid biting down on the jewellery due to it being much shorter than the original barbell.
What is difference between a starter barbell tongue piercing and a regular barbell tongue ring?
Nothing. The initial barbell you get is long because it has to accommodate for swelling. Its the same kind of barbell, just longer than what youre gonna wear once the swelling is gone
You accidentally spilt where your tongue ring is?
Well I bet that smarts, the problem here is the barbell is too long for the piercing and needs to be shortened. Failure to have the barbell shortened once the swelling goes down can lead to serious dental damage. The tear in your tongue is a tear in your tongue, it will heal but get the shorter barbell in or you will tear your tongue further.
How can you tell when your tongue piercing is not swollen?
Your tongue will return to it's normal size and the barbell will begin to feel too long for your mouth. At this point it is time to go back to your piercer and have them change the barbell.
Why do you have a small scab on the front of your tongue ring hole?
The barbell is too long for your mouth, step the barbell down and that should go away.
Can you have dental work done when you just got your tongue pierced?
Well I would have got the dental work done first then the piercing but that's just me. Well if your dentist is reasonable there should be no issue so long as the barbell doesn't get in his/he way.
How long after you get your tongue pierced is it safe to switch the ring?
2 weeks (14 days)
