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Oftentimes, though, what someone thinks an infected tongue piercing is just a typical reaction to the tongue piercing process. Also, you’ll likely find that tongue piercings cost more or less depending on where in the country you live. If you want to keep your tongue ring clean without having to remove it, one of the best things you can do is to drink plenty of water. But despite the location, the aftercare for tongue piercings is actually a lot easier (and a lot less painful) than some would expect.

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Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. It’s best to ask for a PTFE barbell since it’s hypoallergenic, but a metal barbell with acrylic balls is also a good alternative that will be safer for your teeth than metal balls.Infection: Infections are when bacteria get into the piercing site and grow—it’s a symptom of a lack of proper aftercare. Dental professionals can help to identify any changes that might arise with a tongue piercing and ensure there’s no damage to your dental and oral health. While the tongue may seem like a sensitive spot to pierce, thanks to its responsiveness to tastes and touch, it’s actually a relatively low-pain placement choice.

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Avoid certain foods and drinks, such as alcohol and spicy food, to ensure that your tongue piercing heals properly. Keeping yourself hydrated will help your body to stay healthy and fight infections, and it can flush out any food or bacteria that may gather inside the piercing. By far, the most common type of tongue piercing is a midline piercing, which passes through the center of the tongue.When it comes to tongue piercings, because of their unique location, there aren’t really any special creams that you have to use. If you see thick, yellowish pus rather than just whitish lymph coming from your fistula and/or are running a fever, ramp up your tongue piercing aftercare regimen and contact your family doctor or dentist.