How To You can pierce your teeth with a tongue piercing.
Taking care of your teeth is good for your health, but it also keeps your tongue clean.Use a safe brushing technique.It is possible to clean your teeth and heal your tongue by Rinsing with saltwater.Take time to brush your teeth every day to keep your jewelry safe.
Step 1: Don't put jewelry in place until the piercing heals.
You don't have to remove your jewelry when brushing your teeth.If you remove it, you run the risk of offending your tongue or having the piercing close up.Don't risk removing jewelry at first because tongue piercings heal quicker.Your tongue is too tender to touch with fresh piercings.The average time for tongue piercings to heal is 6 to 8 weeks.You can remove the piercing whenever you please.It's a good idea to take it out when you eat or brush your teeth.
Step 2: When you first get a piercing, use a new toothbrush.
Getting a new toothbrush reduces the chance of infections.There are slim toothbrushes that can reach small spaces.You can use Slimmer soft-bristled brushes to brush your teeth.You can get a new toothbrush at your local drug store or general store.The cost of medical treatment for an infection is more expensive than the Brushes.
Step 3: To avoid bumping the piercing, hold the toothbrush at a 45 degree angle.
The back of your mouth is where you want your toothbrush to be.The inside portion of each tooth needs to be taken care of first.Work from the back to the front.If you just had the piercing, avoid it.Your tongue is very sensitive when you have new piercings.If you can, try to hold the toothbrush at an angle.After 7 to 10 days, the swelling goes away.
Step 4: For 2 to 3 minutes, brush your teeth with circular motions.
Move in circles instead of using a back and forth motion.This cleans your teeth without damaging them.Continue doing this for a few minutes to make sure you remove all plaque and debris.Keeping your smile healthy requires brushing the inside, outside, and top of each tooth.To get the debris into your mouth, roll or sweep the toothbrush down from the top of your teeth.Don't rush!Rushing can leave debris that can wear down your teeth or get into your piercing.
Step 5: You should brush your teeth 3 times a day.
It's a good idea to get your toothbrush about half an hour after every meal.Since it clears away plaque and food particles that can lead to an infection, this is important while your piercing heals.Even after your mouth goes back to normal, make it a part of your routine.You should brush your teeth after eating acid foods.Grains, sugar, fish, meat, and sweetened drinks are some examples of acidic food.You can protect your teeth by drinking water after you eat.It's a good idea to brush your teeth at least once a day to keep them in good shape.It's important to remember that brushing too hard or too frequently can wear down the enamel.Floss the space between your teeth after brushing.There are areas close to the hole in your tongue that need to be worked on.It could be painful to knock your hand against it.
Step 6: To make a healing rinse, mix salt and water.
Make sure you use a salt that is free of iodine.Sea salt should be put into 236.59 mL of warm water.If you have some, use bottled or distilled water.You may be able to find sterile solutions for wound care.When you don't have time to make your own saltwater, these are very good.You can store the saltwater in the refrigerator until you need it.
Step 7: Once a day, rinse your mouth with saltwater.
The best time to use the solution is after you eat.The solution works best when there is leftover food particles.Before spitting out the solution, gently swirl it around in your mouth.The solution can be used 4 or 5 times a day.It helps your tongue heal a little faster and is a great alternative to using harsher mouthwashes.Cleaning piercings can be difficult if you can't remove or touch them.
Step 8: Wait until the piercing heals before using an alcohol-free mouthwash.
While your piercing is healing, it's a good idea to have antiseptic and antibacterial mouthwashes around.Don't use alcohol and other antiseptics on fresh piercings.If you can find mouthwashes that are designed to treat oral wounds, use them to heal your piercing.You can find chlorhexidine at your local drug store or general store.Don't use it more than 4 to 5 times a day.If you eat anything other than water, try rinsing with mouthwash.
Step 9: It's a good idea to use mouthwash once a day after the piercing heals.
When the piercing heals in 6 to 8 weeks, you no longer need to use the mouthwash as often.Don't use it too much if you want to avoid it from wearing down your teeth.Before spitting it out, swirl it around your mouth.It's important to use a mouthwash when you notice problems in your mouth.The spots can get infections even after the initial piercing has healed.
Step 10: After the swelling dies down, brush the area around the piercing.
While you do this, keep your piercing in place.You should start working on your tongue after brushing your teeth.The bristles should be pushed into the space around the piercing.When you are done scrubbing the area, rinse it with fresh water.Wait about a week for the swelling to go down after getting a new piercing.You will not enjoy doing this before then.Give your tongue a rest.Don't move the piercing too much until your tongue heals.It heals completely after 6 to 8 weeks, but it is delicate in the first 10 days.
Step 11: To keep the piercing clean, scrub the ends and post.
If you don't clean it every day, there will be a white plaque on it.You should brush the entire piercing.The part going through your tongue is included.While the hole heals, be gentle with it.If your tongue feels too tender to be touched with a brush, try wiping it off with your finger.After using a little toothpaste or hand soap, rinse your mouth with water.
Step 12: You can use your toothbrush to clean jewelry.
Take your piercing out to give it a more thorough cleaning once you are able to remove it.Before touching it, wash your hands thoroughly.The piercing should be dipped in a mixture of 5 and 10 mL of water.You can use your toothbrush to scrub away debris by dipping it in the solution.It is possible to soak the piercing in a solution for 5 to 10 minutes.When you are done, rinse it off with clean water.Deep cleaning jewelry is not often necessary if you brush and use mouthwash regularly.Take out your jewelry when it starts to look cloudy.tongue piercings can heal quickly.If your piercing is new, it will fill in within 30 minutes.The longer you have it, the slower it heals.
Step 13: You should see your dentist every six months.
Good oral hygiene is important.Professional cleanings and inspections are still needed even with proper home care.Health issues can be identified by your dentist.Your dentist can give you advice on proper brushing and flossing as well as how to keep a piercing clean.
Step 14: It's a good idea to inspect your mouth for sores.
Tongue piercings can lead to problems.Although tears and sores can happen at any time, the worst part is when you first get the piercing done.It's easy to handle most problems with proper brushing and cleaning, but you should call a dentist or doctor in an emergency.When you get a piercing, your tongue will swell up.It goes away after about a week.If you tug on your piercing, watch for cuts and sores.The spots are easy to get into and lead to an infection.Wait until the spots heal.If you experience swelling on your tongue, you should go to a doctor right away.