Oral piercings are a growing trend in young adults used to represent self expression and uniqueness. Oral piercings are referred to as piercings that are inside the mouth with the most popular being the tongue. Other types include the lip, uvula, frenum, and cheeks. Oral piercings usually have a quick healing time due to their plentiful blood supply in the oral cavity; however, though piercing seems harmless due to its reversibility as compared to tattoos, there is a big concern to dental and medical professionals due to their risks and complications to health (Jannsen & Cooper, 2008).
Your mouth is an environment full of breeding bacteria causing an easy access for infection and swelling to occur. One of every five piercings results in infection from dirty puncture wounds. According to the American Dental Association an infection could become life threatening if not taken care of immediately. Consequently your mouth and tongue could swell so much causing a blockage of the airway making it difficult to breathe. It also could cause speech problems especially with S’s and T’s due to an increased saliva production from the jewelry. This can also alter taste. Piercing can furthermore cause a more likelihood of the transmission of herpes simplex virus and hepatitis B and C (Rudolph, 2013). Infection can also increase risk for endocarditis. To help prevent swelling it is recommended to allow small pieces of ice to melt in the mouth and also sleep with the head elevated above the heart for the first few days. It is crucial to not share plates, cups, and eating utensils to keep from passing bacteria. Using a salt water rinse and avoiding alcohol and spicy foods can also help decrease swelling and infection.
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...om opening too wide so that they do not stretch and tighten the tissue. The patient should throw their old tooth brush away and buy a new one following piercing so that old bacteria does not enter into the mouth. Dental professionals should check the jewelry for tightness to make sure it does not get dislodge in the airway, clean the site with an air/water syringe, and advise patient to brush the bar and balls regularly (Jennson & Cooper, 2008).
Though oral piercings may seem cool and a way of self expression, they should be well researched and planned. Make sure that the piercer is a well trained professional and uses clean tools. They should make sure to carefully read after care instructions and follow all protocols for cleaning and eating. The oral cavity is the biggest portal for bacteria to enter, so many complications are likely if proper care is not taken.
When it comes to teenagers, self-expression and individuality can be a very huge part in how they choose the way they look. The trend of teens having body piercing has been raging for years and today's young generation has renewed the body modification style to new lengths. For a parent, it might be shocking to even think of letting their sons and daughters get piercings beyond their earlobes. But do not fear, here are some things you need to know to insure that your teens will not hurt themselves if they insist of getting body jewelry.
There are many other adverse outcomes that an oral piercing can cause. Nerve damage which is loss of sensation to the piercing site or movement problems is one of the outcomes. Swelling of the tongue can also occur, which can lead to obstruction of the airway or suffocation. Another serious outcome from an oral piercing can be Endocarditis. Endocarditis is caused by an open wound created by a piercing that leaves an open way to bacteria to enter the blood stream which can cause inflammation to the heart or inflammation of the heart
Your 18th birthday is one of the most important birthdays. You are finally of legal age to get a tattoo or a body piercing. The difficult question you now face is which one do you choose? You would love either, so the decision is mainly based on the expense, aftercare, permanence, and the pain of each. Both are great ways of self-expression but body piercing is an overall better idea.
everyday aches and pains in the mouth. Metal wires, guiding teeth to a new shape,
Body modification has been around for centuries, most people get either piercings or tattoos as a form of art expression. Piercings’ have evolved greatly, with new techniques such as the spectrum piercing which is a piercing of the cartilage between nostrils. The lip piercing is a piercing that penetrates the lips or the area surrounding the lips. A micro dermal implant which is a surface piercing that usually only has one exit point, and looks like a single stud.
The gum tissue begins pulling away from the teeth. This creates pockets that allow bacteria to build up, which leads to an infection. As your body fights the harmful bacteria, the bone and tissue holding the teeth in place begin breaking down. The pockets deepen and begin filling with pus. Once you reach this stage, you may need to have surgery to save your teeth. If not treated, the infection begins destroying the bone around the teeth. If the bones, tissue and gums supporting your teeth are destroyed, the teeth may begin to shift, loosen and/or fall out.
As with most alterations, the human body will heal without severe damage. However, there are a couple of piercings that have a more difficult time through the healing process; some men have reported damage to their genitals after getting the
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In America the practice of body piercing is everywhere, especially among young people, who are getting several parts of their bodies pierced either as an affirmation of their personal individuality, as a means of sexual gratification or stimulation, a reclamation of their bodies from physical or emotional trauma, or for as a means of adornment. Whatever the reason, it's widespread. Body piercing is the piercing of the ears, nose, septum, cheeks, lip, tongue, nipples, navel, clitoris, labia, penis, and scrotum. Says California State University anthropologist James Myers, Ph.D. body piercing is "possibly as old as genus Homo." (Todd, Richard, p.1) Body piercing studios are popping up all over the country in a response to the growing demand for having a needle poked through your skin. Contrary to popular belief, body piercing is not being performed by freakish subculture deviants. In order to be a reputable piercer one has to take a rigorous course of education in the principals and methods of body piercing. This is a step toward the acceptance of body piercing in mainstream America, where it is still viewed with mistrust by many. Body piercing allows a person to express their individuality in a new way: by putting a needle through yourself, you mark your body as your own (Delaney, Jim, p.3). By exploring some of the motivations behind body piercing, onediscovers that it's not an unhealthy practice (unless performed in an unsterile environment or the piercing is not adequately cared for by the piercee- both of which are heavily discouraged by piercing advocates). Indeed, body piercing is a healthy way to express your individuality or improve your self image.
Ever since I was a little kid, I was always intrigued by teeth, which is unusual for most people, but enticing to me. I am always been thinking about how to keep my teeth healthy and what to do to prevent cavities, gum disease, and tooth decay. My first recollection of oral surgery was when I was ten years old after I visited my uncle’s doctors office with my mother. My mother was at his office due to an infection in her gums, where she paid a large amount of money for a simple task. After that, I was so confused as to how he healed my mother's pain in less than an hour. Soon after, it clicked that oral surgery wasn’t just a regular job for anyone, it was more of an art with precise cuts and exact injections into the gums of patients. Oral surgery is known as a
Body piercing has been around for thousands of years. People used to have body piercings for idol worship. For instance, in the Bible, Abraham’s grandson, Jacob, told all the people to cast off all of their body piercing jewelry because it was displeasing to God. He said that people were making a temple of their body and worshipping themselves and their bodies were for God and not themselves. Now in the twenty-first century, it is mainly used for a trendy, rebellious look. No matter what reason you are doing it for, you are probably going to feel the pain from your choice.
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There are many different types of body piercings. The most common types are ear piercings, nose piercings, and lip piercings. The n...
Dental dams offer a unique kind of problem. Many people do not like to use dental dams because they like to feel the tongue to clitoris or tongue to anus stimulation. Along with dental dams, you can employ some other stimulation to complete the experience. Wear a latex glove covered in lubricant to further tease your partner's anus or vagina. If dental dams are becoming a problem because you are tired of holding something on your partner, you can use plastic wrap and wrap it around the vagina and/or anus. While cellophane is not as good protection as latex (and should never be used instead of condoms), using it will keep the hands free to use elsewhere.
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