Sage-Tips

How long do you have to wait to smoke after a tongue piercing?

One the piercing needs time to heal and two bad for your health. I would try to leave it it for at least a day before smoking. 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.

Can you smoke after a mouth piercing?

New lip piercees must always try to keep the piercing clean and dry as they heal to avoid bacterial infections. After lip piercing, don’t smoke or take alcohol for at least 9 hours. If you can keep yourself away from alcohol and smoking for a longer time, then that’s great.

What not to do after getting your tongue pierced?

Oral Piercing Care

1. Rinse your tongue or lip piercing after every meal or snack and before bed.
2. Not kiss anyone while you heal.
3. Not share cups, plates, forks, knives, or spoons.
4. Eat small bites of healthy food.
5. Not eat spicy, salty, or acidic foods and drinks.
6. Not have hot drinks, like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.

Can you drink after a tongue piercing?

You can go out drinking after getting a tongue piercing. You should avoid alcohol for a minimum of two to three weeks after a piercing as it can cause irritation, pain, excess swelling, and other complications. But after that, you can drink to your heart’s content.

How bad does a tongue piercing hurt?

The tongue may seem like it would be sensitive, but most report relatively low piercing pain. With an experienced piercer, you will feel a pinch, but they’ll conduct the procedure quickly, so it will be fast. Since your healing tongue will move quite a bit, it will lead to more healing pain and swelling.

What is the white stuff on the bottom of my tongue ring?

The whiteness is dry tongue cells. They are most likely dry due to things like alcohol(found in mouthwashes) or salt(when used as a sea salt rinse). The stinging is the beginning of irritation to the healing of the tongue. Rinse with lots of PLAIN water.

How can I make my tongue piercing heal faster?

Some other strategies that can speed healing include:

1. brushing the teeth regularly to keep the mouth clean.
2. rinsing the piercing after each meal.
3. not smoking.
4. minimizing talking during the first few days.
5. not playing with or touching the piercing.