www.dentistcudahyca.com Oral piercing has become a common trend between our teenagers. Areas where oral piercing can be found are generally in the lip or tongue. Unfortunately, this often becomes the focal point of bacteria breeding in the mouth. There are many problems that can arise from having an oral piercing. In this presentation, you will become more informed of these problems and what you need to do about it.

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Self-expression
• As times changed and began to be more
open to self-expression, different forms of
body arts came about. One of these is the
oral piercing that is very popular among
younger generation.
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Oral piercing
• Areas where oral piercing can be found are
generally in the lip or tongue. This is seen as
safe because many expressionists have
them.
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Bacteria breeding
• Unfortunately, this form of art often
becomes the focal point of bacteria
breeding in the mouth.
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Vulnerable to infection
• This is very vulnerable to infection and in
some cases even more severe risks
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Allergic reaction
• It is not unlikely that an oral pierce can
crack the teeth or chip it.
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Allergic reaction
• There is also a possibility of some allergic
reaction or that it can cause nerve damage.
The most common and direct effect is
difficulty in speaking, swallowing or
chewing.
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See a dentist first
• If your teenager is adamant about getting
an oral piercing, do the smart thing and
have them see a dentist before piercing.
Learning about the potential risks will help
your teenager make an informed choice.
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Avoiding complications
• To avoid such complications, it is
recommended to see the dentist before
going through the piercing procedure.
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Knowing the risks
• Knowing the risks that come with the
piercing will help identify the following
symptoms: numbness, soreness, pain and
swelling, sensitivity especially to
metals, cracked teeth and filling damage.
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Keep the pierced areas clean
• If all fails and your teenager decides to get
the oral piercing and you are ok with it as
well, then it is imperative to keep the
pierced areas clean all the time to prevent
infection.
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The symptoms mentioned
• Any occurrence of symptoms mentioned
above must be consulted by the dentist
right away. For more information on oral
piercing, you can visit:
http://www.mouthhealthy.org
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Facts About Safety of Oral Piercing
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