Tongue rings, the art of tongue piercing.

Tongue rings are jewelry that you have pierce through your tongue in order to wear it. Single piercing in the center of the tongue is the most common way to wear tongue rings. This form of jewelry is very hard to wear because the piercing process will involve the veins and nerves in the tongue and as well as the frenulum which is responsible for securing the motion of the tongue.

Tongue rings, is it painful to wear?

If it's done by a certified piercer with the correct equipment, wearing tongue rings won't be as painful as you might think. You can expect your tongue to swell for around 3-7 days and it will take up to 4-6 weeks to fully heal your tongue. That's why most certified piercer advise that you don't smoke engage in any activities that uses the mouth too much during the healing period.

During the healing period, you will need to rinse your mouth with antiseptic recommended by your certified piercer. Avoid alcohol as it will only irritate your tongue and make the healing proecess slower.

The risk of hitting a vein during the piercing process is minor because a certified piercer should be able to avoid blood vessels. If the bleeding is major and cannot be controlled, be sure to contact a medical professional immediately.

Tongue rings, what kind of jewelry can you wear?

The most common tongue rings are usually straight barbells. Since the tongue is involved in many activities such as eating and talking, you will need to consider the optimum size for a tongue ring before piercing it to your tongue. The beads of the barbell is usually made of all kinds of decorative materials such as plastic.

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Platinum rings
Platinum ring can be very expensive because it's more valuable than gold. White gold ring is a good alternative.