If you are considering piercing your lip or tongue, this post from Dental Arts of Mountain View is for you.
Please consider the following potential side effects:
Infection
Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. The germs from your tongue and mouth can easily get into your bloodstream. Dentists and doctors are continually treating acute infections caused by oral piercings. Oral infections can be a real problem and should be a major consideration before getting an oral piercing.
Tooth Damage
It should come as no surprise that having a piece of metal bang around in your mouth can easily damage tooth enamel. Though tooth enamel is amazingly strong, once it’s chipped or cracked, it can only be restored with artificial material. Fortunately, Dental Arts of Mountain View offers many tooth restoration options such as crowns and fillings, but our advice is to avoid the problem if you can.
Prolonged Bleeding and Swelling
The blood vessels in the tongue are often damaged when the tongue is pierced, causing prolonged bleeding and possible build-up of scar tissue. In some extreme cases, the tongue swells up enough to block the airway.
Gum Recession
A number of studies have shown that wearing oral jewelry is linked to gum disease, which can lead to tooth loss. Again, our advice is to avoid the dilemma right from the start.
These are just a few of the dangers or oral piercings. At Dental Arts of Mountain View the oral health of each patient is always our top priority. Patients from Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and 94040 come to our office for complete general and cosmetic dentistry. Call to schedule an appointment with us today!
Contact Dental Arts of Mountain View:
650-969-2600
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
105 South Dr #200
Mountain View, California
94040
