Tongue piercing, all you need to know

Tongue Piercing

El piercing on the tongue is one of the best known and most popular piercings (at least these last few years).

If you are thinking of getting one of these piercings, in this article we have compiled all questions and answers to clarify all kinds of doubts. Keep reading and you will see!

What is a tongue piercing like?

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Tongue piercing is a type of body modification that involves piercing the tongue to introduce a kind of earring (usually with a ball, in this case the use of earrings is much rarer).

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It is a piercing with a lot of history. In some Mesoamerican cultures such as the Aztec, it was common to pierce the tongue in rituals that sought the favor of the gods, although it would take until the XNUMXth century for this piercing to become really popular: as in the case of tattoos, before passing To the general public in the last two decades of the century, piercing made its way through fairs and traveling shows.

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Starting in the eighties, the tongue piercing became very popular, although its success declined in 2011. Since 2019, however, it has been living a new golden age, as it is the second most popular piercing among the female public.

How is it done?

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Below we list the procedure to make this piercing. Although it can change from one professional to another, in broad strokes it is the following:

  • First the body modifier will mark the place on the tongue where the piercing is to be done, avoiding veins.
  • Then stick out the tongue and hold it with forceps so that it does not move.
  • Now, pierces the tongue with the help of a needle, usually from top to bottom.
  • Finally, the jewel is inserted into the hole (usually larger than those that will normally be used due to swelling of the tongue) and voila!

It hurts much?

Side Tongue Piercing

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Although the language is a place that gives quite bad vibes, the truth is that a piercing there does not hurt much (or at least it is not the most painful). You will probably notice a puncture, although, as you can see, the procedure is quite uncomfortable.

What side effects does it have?

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When piercing the tongue, This can become swollen up to twice its normal size, which, in turn, can cause pain and difficulties when speaking and eating. Also, in the long run, it is said that the piercing can cause injury to the teeth and gums.

How is it to be cured?

Middle Tongue Piercing

Like every wound, you have to be very careful with piercings, especially if they have just been done, to avoid any scare (usually an infection).

Vertical Tongue Piercing

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In the case of tongue piercings, the modifier would usually recommend that you take anti-inflammatories to reduce the swelling of the tongue. Equally, It is also recommended that you do not smoke or drink alcohol for at least a couple of weeks and that you eat soft food, no spicy food or very hot drinks. It is also not recommended that you kiss with the tongue or that you do oral sex during the first weeks.

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In addition, you will have to maintain exquisite mouth hygiene: You should brush your teeth after every meal (preferably with a soft toothbrush) and wash your mouth with an alcohol-free mouthwash, in addition to flossing daily.

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When the piercing is on its way to healing permanently (which happens in about five to six weeks), the tongue returns to its normal size, although the discomfort may continue. At this point, the modifier may ask you to replace the initial piercing with a shorter one.

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It is important that you do not remove the earring from your tongue, as this place closes very quickly and the hole could disappear in a few days. Likewise, it is highly recommended to wear quality jewelry to avoid allergic reactions and infections.

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If you have any questions about this process or there is something that does not fit with your piercing (strange smells, constant pain ...) consult with your modifier and your doctor.

Types of tongue piercing

There are four great types of tongue piercings:

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  • In the most common, the earring is located more or less in the center and a little towards the tip of the tongue (to take advantage of the palate cavity and prevent the piercing from being in permanent contact with the teeth and gums).
  • Snake Eye Piercing it gets its name from the eyes of this animal, since it is a piercing with two balls at each end of the tongue and a bar that goes through the tongue on the inside. Keep in mind that this modality almost guarantees damage to the teeth and gums by being in constant contact with them.
Horizontal Tongue Piercing

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  • El horizontal or vertical piercing It is the same as the snake eyes mode, but in the innermost part of the tongue.
Frenulum Tongue Piercing

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  • El frenulum piercing pierces this part of the body located in the lower part of the tongue.

We hope we have answered the main questions about tongue piercing. Tell us, do you have any piercing of this style? How is? You can tell us what you want in the comments!


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