Tongue piercing experiences

Sep 30, 2013

Jen H.

I'm thinking of getting my tongue pierced but abit unsure of the swelling aspect of it, as I work weekends answering phones I would need to book time off to allow time for swelling, what are your experiences with tongue piercing and swelling, how long did yours swell up for and when did you have your bar changed for a shorter one?

Sep 30, 2013

Veronica V.

Had my tongue pieced about 3 years ago. Getting it pierced didnt hurt, what hurt was the swelling after, tongue was extremely sore, couldn't talk at all.

Sep 30, 2013

Melinda P.

Mine only swelled up or a day or 2

Sep 30, 2013

Kayla D.

They first weeks sucks, as far as eating and getting used to it. but it isn't bad. didn't hurt to get it pierced.

Sep 30, 2013

Veronica V.

The swelling lasted up to a wk from what I remember and during that time could hardly eat. If get it stick to soft foods, things with low sodium nothing spicey, eat ice cream should help with swelling.

Sep 30, 2013

Toni P.

Mine was swelling lasted a whole week & then it went down. I couldn't says my R's lol! I was very careful with what I ate. because they said stay away from dairy foods, I tried eating ice that didn't work, I couldn't eat because my tongue was huge & food would get stuck onto the bar, I'm a big baby when it comes down to needles. I was so scared but for some reason I got it ;D it didn't hurt, you feel the needle go threw but its on of the fastest piercing, I changed my bar within a month or so. I wanted it to heal good, I wasted my tongue ring every morning and night with sea salt.! that helped with the pain , I would suggest getting it over the holidays is you have vacation since Thanksgiving iS coming aand Christmas,

Sep 30, 2013

Toni P.

Omgosssh so many typos lol! hope you understand what I'm trying to say ;p

Sep 30, 2013

Yelixa M.

When I got my tongue pierced I was able to talk perfectly after the second day although it was still swollen. It takes practice, but it's possible. You'll still sound a bit different, but people will be able to understand you. I agree that the ice doesn't work. It just makes the ring freezing and seeing as it's going through your tongue, it's not a good feeling whatsoever. Make sure you keep it clean. I used warm water and sea salt. Good luck.

Sep 30, 2013

Diane L.

When I got mine done it was swollen for about a week. The first two days were the worst. I could talk fine but eating normal food was a bit difficult.

Sep 30, 2013

Christy A.

Mine was just really swollen for a week, I couldn't chew so Mostly all I ate was yogurt/ apple sauce. It's all worth it in the end(: I had Mine on for two years, then I just got over it and don't wear it anymore, but the hole is still open lol

Sep 30, 2013

Anabel V.

I pierced my tongue on a whim when I was 16. It didn't hurt as bad as I thought it would and it was only swollen for about 2/3 days. I was talking fine after that but still stuck to soft food the first 5 days.

Oct 1, 2013

Bryn N.

I was thinking about getting mine done as well, and I'm only hesitant because I've heard that tongue piercings can ruin your teeth. I've had braces on my bottom teeth so obviously I don't want to reverse that in any way, what do you guys think? Have you had any issues with your teeth with your piercing?

Oct 1, 2013

Melinda P.

They can chip your teeth but that's only if you play with it and rub it against your teeth.

Oct 1, 2013

Pamela S.

I've had mine done for 6 years now, it didn't hurt to get it done and mine didn't swell much, I was able to eat fine just took some getting used to having something foreign in my mouth, I could talk fine that didn't affect me at all. Over all it was not a bad experience at all. No problems. I think it depends on likely you are as a person to swell. If you swell easily when you hurt yourself and stuff.

Oct 1, 2013

Veronica V.

I've chipped my tooth but that after that happened I changed my bar haven't had problems since.

Oct 1, 2013

Toni P.

You can chip your teeth if you play around with it, and its a bigger chance if your ball is metal, if you have acrylic balls your fine, they aren't has heavy or hard to chip your teeth.

Oct 2, 2013

Amanda jade N.

I got mine done when I was 16 I know it swelled for about 5 days

Oct 4, 2013

Cara F.

I had mine done 9 years ago and just took it out 4months ago it heal in like a day sucks well mine half heeled I was trying to Pierce it again because I can get the bar half in but it hurt to much :(