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Tongue Peircing
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Jesus_marley
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One word....
Ampalang.
Ampalang.
Speaking from a professional viewpoint, have seen way too many of these things cause dental problems. Hence the general view point from the profession about how bad they are.
Have seen tongue piercings actually chip or crack teeth due to repeated trauma on the teeth. Granted, the size of the appliance may have a role to play, but that is only half the equation. Actual tongue movement is the other half. Normal function will generally result in the appliance rubbing against the teeth at some stage or other, potentially causing problems. Habits with the tongue make things worse.
With regards to gum problems, have to admit, haven't seen too much of this problem with tongue piercings. Lips piercings seem to be a greater problem. Because the lip piercings constantly sit around the level of the gums of the lower teeth, we tend to find the constant pressure or rubbing of the piercing on the gums causes the gum to retreat down the tooth. Net result, loss of support for the tooth and problems later on.
Lupus
Have seen tongue piercings actually chip or crack teeth due to repeated trauma on the teeth. Granted, the size of the appliance may have a role to play, but that is only half the equation. Actual tongue movement is the other half. Normal function will generally result in the appliance rubbing against the teeth at some stage or other, potentially causing problems. Habits with the tongue make things worse.
With regards to gum problems, have to admit, haven't seen too much of this problem with tongue piercings. Lips piercings seem to be a greater problem. Because the lip piercings constantly sit around the level of the gums of the lower teeth, we tend to find the constant pressure or rubbing of the piercing on the gums causes the gum to retreat down the tooth. Net result, loss of support for the tooth and problems later on.
Lupus
Cthulhu's Librarian
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Jesus_marley said:
Just hearing that one makes me shiver...
Desdichado
Hero
Err.. .yeah. Typo there.reveal said:
Mercule
Adventurer
HellHound said:
Eh, it's just the only one that I know the name for. Honestly, I'm not too worried about learning more names, though.
There are some parts of my anatomy that I absolutely, positively, under no circumstances would ever consider ramming a metal spike through. Not even up for discussion. Anything above the belt, well, I could at least conceive of it. Below, um... there isn't enough money/women/dice in the world.
ASH
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Well, since thinking about it. It is still something I am really interested in doing, and would probably enjoy. I dont think I will do it. Not only because I am concerned about talking funny, but because my teeth are not in the greatest shape anyway.
As for the pleasure it may give my spouse:
This is the opinion of said spouse of mine and he doesnt want me to do it. So no peicing for me . Maybe I will go with a nose stud instead... or not.
I dont know. :\
As for the pleasure it may give my spouse:
Drew said:
This is the opinion of said spouse of mine and he doesnt want me to do it. So no peicing for me . Maybe I will go with a nose stud instead... or not.
I dont know. :\
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