Is mouth piercing safe?
Piercing the mouth, lips or tongue is not recommended for a number of reasons. When the piercing is first done, there is a high risk of infection, inflammation of the surrounding tissues or even severe blood infections. Piercing the tongue can cause it to swell. It can also cause damage such as chipping and fracturing to other opposing teeth. It can also affect speech, eating and swallowing and make oral hygiene difficult to maintain. Piercings, particularly on the tongue, can make dental treatment difficult, especially if x-rays are needed.
