{"id":358,"date":"2014-09-29T22:53:11","date_gmt":"2014-09-30T02:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=358"},"modified":"2014-09-29T22:53:11","modified_gmt":"2014-09-30T02:53:11","slug":"my-daughter-is-getting-her-tongue-pierced-what-are-the-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/my-daughter-is-getting-her-tongue-pierced-what-are-the-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"My daughter is getting her tongue pierced. What are the risks?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our 19 yr old daughter is getting her tongue pierced in 2 weeks. She doesn\u2019t live at home, but we see her several times a week. We are still very close. When she was visiting over the weekend, she let us know that she is getting her tongue pierced. I asked her if she knew about the risks. Her reply was that 3 or 4 of her friends have done it with no problems. She agreed to talk with me about it again before she does it. I am not going to try to stop her, but I want to know some facts that I can share with her so that she can at least take some precautions. I would like to know for myself too so that I can be aware if things don\u2019t go well. What are the risks? Thanks. Dana<\/p>\n<p>Dana \u2013 We understand your concern. We will share some of the risks with you. As with any type of puncture or wound, a tongue piercing can cause swelling, pain, and infection.<\/p>\n<p>Saliva flow will increase. The tongue ornament can cause damage to the gums, teeth, or dental restorations. Sensitivity to metal can also occur. If vessels in the tongue are pierced during the procedure, prolonged bleeding can occur.<\/p>\n<p>If the jewelry is mistakenly swallowed, damage to respiratory or digestive organs can occur. Bacteria can collect on the jewelry and cause secondary infection.<\/p>\n<p>You can also suggest that your daughter speak with her dentist regarding what she should consider before piercing her tongue, as well as what she can expect afterward.<\/p>\n<p>This post is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\">Lowell cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Michael Szarek.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our 19 yr old daughter is getting her tongue pierced in 2 weeks. She doesn\u2019t live at home, but we see her several times a week. We are still very close. When she was visiting over the weekend, she let us know that she is getting her tongue pierced. 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