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Oral piercing
A real risk for oral and general health
commonly known as piercing
Highly appreciated by some younger patients, oral or mouth piercing is a perforation made most often at the tip of the tongue or at the edge of the lower lip in order to insert a piece of jewellery.
This practice may seem harmless at first sight, but it poses a real risk for oral and general health. The mouth is a warm and humid environment that is conducive to the development of infections and the proliferation of bacteria, a cause of bad breath.
In addition, repetitive rubbing against the teeth and gums caused by piercing can lead to a number of problems, in particular cracking and premature wear of the teeth, receding gums that may require grafts in the future, slurred speech, loss of sensation in the tongue, and more. Also, metal jewellery can sometimes cause an allergic reaction.
Despite all the risks involved, if you wish to go ahead with oral piercing, make sure it is done in a sterile environment and opt for plastic jewellery, which will cause less damage to your teeth.