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It can take 3 - 4 weeks to fully heal. It is one of the fastest healing piercings. Swelling generally lasts for the first 10 - 14 days.
Rinse twice a day with a diluted alcohol-free antimicrobial mouthwash (Tech 2000 or Biotene) & twice a day with saline (1/4 tsp non-iodized sea salt in 8 oz. warm water).
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The hole underneath your tongue piercing has turned white is this infected or just healing?
This is normal and just part of the healing phase for your tongue piercing, this will go away in a few days.
Can you inject lidocaine into your tongue for piercing?
no. Tongue piercings aren't bad to get. It's the healing that can be annoying.
How long till a tongue piercing heals shut?
Healing times vary from person to person based on various factors like age, sex, health etc. My tongue piercing healed in about 1-2weeks
How long after you get your tongue ring will it stop swelling?
A complete healing of tongue piercing can take up to 4 weeks.
Does sizing up a lip piercing affect the healing process?
Yes stretching a piercing while it's trying to heal can and generally does effect the healing time by prolonging the healing process.
What does it mean when there is a little swollen crown around your tongue piercing?
That it is healing and you shouldn't be playing with it.
Can i take my tongue piercing out in a week?
That is not a good idea, because your piercing is still in the healing process. If you take it out it is possible that you can still get an infection. The infection can get trapped inside your tongue and cause BIG problems.. wait until it is fully healed (4-6 weeks) before taking it out
How can you numb your tongue before piercing?
If you are using the correct type of piercing equipment, you should not have to numb your tongue at all. Numbing the area before piercing could affect the healing process, and leave more opportunity to become infected. It is best to get a piercing done professionally, but if you are piercing at home, be sure to use the right sterile needles and tools. There should be little to no pain, making numbing unnecessary.
What is the best healing process for a cartilage piercing?
Lotsa ice
How painful is a tongue piercing?
The initial piercing is not painful. The only thing felt is the pressure of needle. The clamp on the tongue hurts more than the actual piercing. The healing after is the painful part. The tongue will swell, and the muscle will be sore. As the tongue adjust to the metal and heals itself from the initial tear and swelling, the pain will subside, generally over a few days following the piercing. By experience, a piercing in the upper cartilage hurts more than a piercing in the tongue.
Why do you have whiteyellow stuff on your tongue 5 days after your piercing?
That is the normal discharge that occurs from tongue piercing, just like ear piercing discharges after they have been pierced and are healing the tongue does the same sort of thing. That will disappear is a couple of days, just be sure you are rinsing and keeping cold stuff on the piercing as often as possible.
When can you chnage tongue piercing?
It is recommended to wait 4-6 weeks before changing a tongue piercing to allow for proper healing. Changing it too soon can cause irritation, infection, or delay the healing process. Make sure to clean the new jewelry and wash your hands thoroughly before changing the piercing.
