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Oral Piercing Aftercare
A piercing, much like a tattoo, is one of the most dynamic symbols of custom body art.
It's important to follow the directions of
your professional piercer closely to ensure the safest possible healing process.
You were pierced in a modern studio with new and sterilized equipment.
Oral
Rinse
The optimal aftercare for your oral piercing is to rinse your mouth for 30-60
seconds
with a medical grade oral rinse after every meal during the initial
healing period (3-6 weeks).
If a medical grade oral rinse is not available, the
next best thing is to dilute a oral antiseptic 50/50 with water.
This will
de-intensify the antiseptic and prevent it from irritating your piercing. (Note:
Do not use plain mouth-wash because it will do nothing for your piercing--only
mask your halitosis.)
Be careful not to over-clean your piercing, as this will
prevent proper healing. (Signs of over-cleaning include a very white or yellow
looking tongue.)
Sea Salt Rinse
In addition to the oral rinse after every meal
sea salt soaks will also help heal your piercing.
First, fill a fresh disposable
cup with approximately 8 ounces of water and add a teaspoon of sea salt,
stirring until it is dissolved.
Then, rinse your mouth for approximately 15
seconds. Sea salt rinses should be performed after smoking or drinking anything
other than water.
Ice:
Ice and other cold liquids can help reduce swelling.
Ice
pops, ice cream, and frozen yogurt are also good ways to reduce swelling, but be
sure to perform either a sea-salt or oral rinse following your snack (this is
not necessary if you just use plain ice.)
Swelling tends to last 3-5 days.
Ibuprofen
For those who are extremely sensitive, an over -the -counter
anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen (Motrin IB, Advil, etc.)
can help reduce
swelling and pain.
Brushing Your Teeth
It is important to brush your teeth three
times daily while your piercing is healing.
Brushing your teeth will cut down on
the amount of bacteria and food particles in your mouth.
It is suggested that
you purchase a new soft-bristle toothbrush to use during the initial healing
period.
You should brush your jewelry daily if you want to prevent plaque
build-up.
