Having an oral piercing may send you to the Dentist.
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009People who want to look cool with an oral piercing may be looking to their dentists and physicians for help afterwards.
Common symptoms after oral piercing include pain, swelling, infection, an increased flow of saliva and injuries to the gum tissue. If a blood vessel was in the path of the needle during the piercing, severe and difficult-to-control bleeding can result. For some, chipped or cracked teeth, blood poisoning or even blood clots can occur. For many, swelling of the tongue is a common side effect. In extreme cases, a severely swollen tongue can actually close off the airway and prevent breathing.
So maybe you should skip the mouth jewelry and let your healthy smile make your fashion statement.