Tongue Piercing? - General Health Message Board

Iphigenia · 03-16-2005, 08:05 PM

Today I got my tongue pierced at random and now I'm really scared because I've been reading it can kill you. Do you think the chances of me dying from a tongue piercing are really high?

GLSheridan · 03-16-2005, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Iphigenia

Today I got my tongue pierced at random and now I'm really scared because I've been reading it can kill you. Do you think the chances of me dying from a tongue piercing are really high?

Chances aren't high.

Just make sure to properly clean the piercing.

hanelo4 · 03-17-2005, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Iphigenia

Today I got my tongue pierced at random and now I'm really scared because I've been reading it can kill you. Do you think the chances of me dying from a tongue piercing are really high?

Hello,

I'm sure you will be fine hun. Like the other poster said, just make sure you clean it like you are supposed too. I know they usually tell you to gargle with listerine, but I find this only irritates it more. If you have some antiseptic(the one that comes in the brown bottle), use a q-tip and dip it in and apply it around the piercing making sure you get all around it real good. Your tongue will probably be swollen for a few days and it will probably be hard to talk. This is normal. You may also see some white thick stuff come out too. That is also normal, just keep cleaning it like your supposed too.

If it gets red or irritated and starts hurting real bad, then call your doctor and let him/her know.

Chantel

GinaMc · 03-17-2005, 08:10 AM

My daughter has had three tongue piercings for about 5 years. She followed the Listerine routine very carefully and still tries to keep her mouth clean. She had a little infection with one of them at one point but her doctor helped her clear it up. Don't ever hesitate to go to a Dr. if it's red or sore (after healing time). They've seen everything, believe me! And don't forget-you have to take it out when you go to the dentist! Peace, Gina

Frynd1 · 03-18-2005, 11:07 AM

I've had my tongue and nose pierced and neither posed a problem for me. In fact, I found it 1,000 times easier to take care of my tongue then my nose. The nose piercing hurts bad and it is constantly trying to close up. No problems with the tongue though. I've had mine done for 3 years now. Be sure to wash with any alcohol-containing mouthwash. It's recommended that you use the flavorless, yellow-tinted Listerine for at least one month after having it pierced. It is possible to get an infection and I know people who have. They had to take theirs out because of it. Just take care of yours. Washing with mouthwash actually makes it feel better. You'll notice it hurts more in the morning when you wake up so be sure to rinse first thing.