diaglo
Adventurer
HellHound said:
but neither should the risks be putdown as inconsequential:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports/pdfs/2000-0013-2830.pdf
edit: and there are more reports too. just goto www.cdc.gov and enter piercings in the search
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Tongue Peircing
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but neither should the risks be putdown as inconsequential:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports/pdfs/2000-0013-2830.pdf
edit: and there are more reports too. just goto www.cdc.gov and enter piercings in the search
Desdichado
Hero
Other than the fact that it hurts like hell and went out of style about five years ago, what else do you need to change your view on the subject?ASH said:I have been thinking of getting it done. Anyone got story's. Bad or good that could change my view on the subject.
The Shaman
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You thould do it 'cauthe it maketh you thound tho thexy!
Rodrigo Istalindir
Explorer
Krieg said:That aspect is highly overrated....err or so I've heard.
Agreed. It's like oversized golf clubs. They can make an amateur look better, but if you already have a good swing, they are just a distraction.
Personally, unusual body piercings and tatoos are two of the three strikes (smoking being the third). Just one of those things I can't conceive of why people do them.
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ghettognome
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I have my tongue pierced, 4 years now. It didn't hurt to have it done, the swelling hurt a bit, but nothing I couldn't handle. My naval hurt more. I love my tongue piercing, and I am sure my other half has no complaints either. I switched out the metal ball with a plastic one, does less damage to the teeth, only downfall is that the plastic on holds on to bacteria more (thus smelling really bad when you take it out) and comes loose more often, but like I said, less damage. I haven't had any actual damage to my teeth, though I think I had a little erosion on the gumline, not much though. My dentist is always telling me to get rid of it, but it is too much a part of me to do. I talk fine too, only a little funny the first week. 
Definitely find a reputable piercer, that will make a world of difference. There are all sorts of stuff out there on why you shouldn't do it, but a lot of those instances are really uncommon. If you go to a good person, then you will be fine. One nice thing about the tongue is that it heals fast, so if you decide that you dont' like it, then all remenants of it are gone with a matter of hours.
I recommend it, but that is my personal opinion.
I switched out the metal ball with a plastic one, does less damage to the teeth, only downfall is that the plastic on holds on to bacteria more (thus smelling really bad when you take it out) and comes loose more often, but like I said, less damage. I haven't had any actual damage to my teeth, though I think I had a little erosion on the gumline, not much though. My dentist is always telling me to get rid of it, but it is too much a part of me to do. I talk fine too, only a little funny the first week. Definitely find a reputable piercer, that will make a world of difference. There are all sorts of stuff out there on why you shouldn't do it, but a lot of those instances are really uncommon. If you go to a good person, then you will be fine. One nice thing about the tongue is that it heals fast, so if you decide that you dont' like it, then all remenants of it are gone with a matter of hours.
I recommend it, but that is my personal opinion.
JoeBlank
Explorer
HellHound said:
Shows how much I know. I guess it doesn't hurt to have some anecdotal examples from guys like me, and some random opinions on appearances, but for your final decision you should probably rely on the experts.
No piercings in my immediate family, other than my wife's ears, but then my sons are all too young. None for me, simply because I hate wearing jewelry other than my wedding band. Wife has a Mickey Mouse tattoo, although I couldn't convince her to go with sorcerer Mickey, like my avatar.
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