What is a web piercing?

Tongue web piercings are a very popular alternative to traditional tongue piercings. The tongue web is the thin membrane just below and attached to the tongue itself. There are many advantages to tongue web piercings as opposed to a normal tongue piercing, including the lack of pain, swelling and ease of healing.

Do web piercings hurt?

With all web piercings, you should just feel a momentary pinch, followed by the pressure of your jewelry being inserted. The area may be tender for a week or more after being pierced, but any sharp pain you experience will be momentary, during the actual piercing.

How long does a web piercing last?

Your piercing could close up quickly, in which case you'd need to wait at least 2-3 months to get re-pierced. If you're nervous this might happen to you, ask your piercer to supervise while you try changing your jewelry the first time. That way s/he can jump in if you encounter a problem.

Is it safe to have a web piercing?

There are some risks with the frenulum piercing as it can irritate your gums over time and cause gum recession. If you notice your gums are changing it's important to remove the piercing and if you feel it rubbing on your teeth too much it can also damage the enamel.

Do tongue web piercings damage your teeth?

Most people who have lip or tongue piercings succumb to the temptation of biting or playing with the jewelry. A hard piece of metal in your mouth makes you more susceptible to chipped or scratched teeth. The metal in a piercing can also damage expensive dental work in your mouth.

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Why are tongue rings good for oral?

When used for oral sex, the small metal ball or tongue ring that is on the tip of the ring will add pressure, tease, and bring a new sensation to the experience for your lover. People that use them seem to get off on the fact that their partner enjoys oral sex so much.

Why do girls get tongue piercings?

In today's culture, the popular tongue piercing is very provocative and is mostly practiced to enhance* oral sex and other sexual acts as well as making a fashion statement.

What is the riskiest piercing?

“The most dangerous piercings are the ones that involve cartilage, like higher ear piercings,” says Tracy Burton, a pediatric nurse practitioner in Ontario. “These piercings are associated with poor healing because of the limited blood supply to the area.

Can you smoke after tongue web piercing?

You should NOT SMOKE after a tongue piercing just like you should smoke after a tooth extraction; the “sucking” motion can dislodge the scab and cause scarring and improper/uneven healing.

What is the safest piercing to get?

Safest Piercings

Along with the nostrils and belly button, the earlobes are the safest and most common body part to be pierced. The flesh of the earlobe heals well when the area is cleaned regularly and the piercing is done at the proper angle.

Why do people get web piercing?

Tongue web piercings are a very popular alternative to traditional tongue piercings. The tongue web is the thin membrane just below and attached to the tongue itself. There are many advantages to tongue web piercings as opposed to a normal tongue piercing, including the lack of pain, swelling and ease of healing.

Can you smoke with a frenulum piercing?

After your piercing has healed you can smoke with a smiley piercing. Make sure the piercing wound is fully healed to prevent any problems if you do want to smoke. The healing time for a smiley piercing is 4-12 weeks.

Why is my Smiley bleeding?

Prolonged bleeding

If a blood vessel is punctured by the needle during piercing, the mouth can bleed, and it could be difficult to control depending on which blood vessel has been punctured. Punctures during tongue piercings are likely to cause a lot of bleeding.

What's the easiest piercing to hide?

Mouth and Oral Piercings

Piercings under the tongue, the frowny, and smiley piercings are simple to hide. Piercings on your lips or on the top of your tongue are difficult.

How long do frenulum piercings last?

This is not a permanent piercing. The frenulum is so small, and the area sees a lot of movement, so the piercing will eventually be rejected. It can last a few years, but many say that theirs only lasted one.

Does the anxiety piercing hurt?

The piercing can be painful for some. It takes longer to heal than other ear piercings. If you ever decide to let the piercing close, a small (though visible) mark will be left behind. Cartilage piercings are also more likely to get infected than lobe piercings.

What is the Medusa piercing?

What is a medusa piercing? A medusa or philtrum piercing positions a stud in the center groove above the cupid's-bow of the lip. A piercer usually fits the piercing with a long labret stud. Once the piercing heals, a person can exchange the stud for a shorter stud to avoid causing damage to their teeth and gums.

What can you not eat after a tongue piercing?

For the first few days up to the full 2 weeks, eating soft foods helps the piercing heal by not causing additional irritation or damage. Acidic, hot, spicy, and salty foods should be avoided because they can prolong the swelling or cause enough irritation for the piercing to bleed.

How do you eat with a tongue piercing?

You may start eating harder, crunchier foods, but do so with care. If any discomfort develops, stick with soft foods for a bit longer. Avoid hot beverages, as these can encourage further swelling. If possible, rinse your mouth out with salt water after eating and drinking.

What is the prettiest piercing?

What is the least popular piercing?

Uncommon piercings may be more costly due to the fragile nature of the procedures. A few more uncommon piercings are eyeball piercings, dermal piercings (pictured to the left), corset piercings, some genital piercings, uvula piercings, bridge piercings, and anti-eyebrow piercings (the latter two are pictured above).

What is a Cardi B piercing?

By the time Cardi got to her labret piercing in her face, she made a loud pitch scream for most of the time as her piercer put the needle through her upper chin.

What does tongue piercing symbolize?

The History of The Tongue Piercing

The idea behind getting a tongue ring was to honor the Gods and by inflicting pain, showing one's honor. Tongue piercing began as a religious practice more than an artistic or decorative practice.

Do tongue piercings affect kissing?

What about kissing and oral sex? Like any oral piercing, you should wait until the piercing has healed before exchanging bodily fluids. It's important to remember you have an open wound in your mouth, so you're exchanging not only saliva but blood, lymph, bacteria, and whatever else.

What is a smiley tongue piercing?

What is A Smiley Piercing? Smiley piercing is also known as frenulum piercing. The jewelry, be it a ring or stud, pierces through the flap between the upper lip and upper gum named frenulum. It is a thin piece of connector you can feel with your tongue.