Oral piercing

[Anonymous]

Oral piercing has become a popular and fashionable phenomena in modern society in the most of developed and a few of developing countries. Oral piercing often involves the lips, cheeks, tongue, uvula, or any combination of these sites, with the tongue being most commonly pierced. The oral piercing is done with no anesthesia or infection control, and the piercers are usually unlicensed and self-trained and have very little clinical and anatomic knowledge.
Piercing has become so popular during the last 20 to 30 years that every physician should be aware about their side effects. Complications of tongue piercing include infection, bleeding, and embedded ornaments
Oral piercing has become a popular and fashionable phenomena in modern society (2-4). Oral piercing often involves the lips, cheeks, tongue, uvula, or any combination of these sites, with the tongue being most commonly pierced. The oral piercing is done with no anesthesia or infection control, and the piercers are usually unlicensed and self-trained and have very little clinical and anatomic knowledge.
Embedding is usually caused by personnel who are improperly trained, the use of too much pressure to apply the ornament, and the use of an incorrect ornament. Piercing has been identified by the National Institutes of Health as a possible vector for the transmission of blood borne viruses such as HIV, hepatitis (B, C, D, and G), herpes simplex, and Epstein-Barr

        

[drmittal]

Oral piercing — like tattooing — is a popular form of body art and self-expression in Western society.

Tongue and lip piercing are among the many types of body piercing that have been performed by a number of different cultures for centuries. These piercings signified events that occurred in an individual’s life. Today, oral piercing is done mainly for aesthetic purposes.

However fashionable a pierced lip or tongue is, it doesn’t come without risks. The piercing can be painful, swell and get infected. If it is done with dirty instruments, you are at risk of getting hepatitis or HIV. Chipped teeth, receding gums and bone loss can be caused by the jewelry. It can even impair speech and the ability to chew. Is it really worth it?

If you decide to have your tongue or lip pierced, there is some information that you need to know:

Oral piercing should be done in an inspected premise. Ask for the most recent inspection report. If the premise cannot provide it for you, it may have something to hide.
Piercing is most often done in unregulated parlours by untrained staff.
Choose a parlour that is clean, sanitary and well lit.
There must be sterilizing equipment present and used on tools for piercing.
Follow after-care instructions closely.
Never pierce yourself or a friend.
Maintain excellent oral hygiene by brushing at least twice a day and flossing once a day.
Visit your dentist regularly.
Contact your dentist or doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms of infection, such as swelling, pain, fever or chills.

        

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