Oral Piercing Suggested Aftercare

Use a Antimicrobial, alcohol-free mouth rinse. If its alcohol-free it will say on the front of the bottle. Biotene, and Crest are a couple brands that are recommended.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSIDE THE MOUTH

Rinse mouth with cleaning solution for 30 seconds after meals and at bedtime (4-5 times daily) during the entire healing period. Cleaning too often or with too strong a rinse can cause discoloration and irritation of your mouth and piercing.

TO HELP REDUCE SWELLING

• Allow small pieces of ice to dissolve in the mouth.

• Take an over the counter, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen or naproxen sodium according to package instructions.

• Don’t speak or move your jewelry more than necessary.

• Sleep with your head elevated above your heart during the first few nights.

WHAT TO AVOID

• Do not play with your jewelry. Long term effects include permanent damage to teeth, gums, and other oral structures.

• Avoid undue trauma; excessive talking or playing with the jewelry during healing can cause the formation of unsightly and uncomfortable scar tissue, migration, and other complications.

• Avoid using mouthwash containing alcohol. It can irritate the piercing and delay healing.

• Avoid oral sexual contact including French (wet) kissing or oral sex during healing (even with a long-term partner).

• Avoid chewing on tobacco, gum, fingernails, pencils, sunglasses, and other foreign objects that could harbor bacteria.

• Avoid sharing plates, cups, and eating utensils.

• Avoid smoking! It increases risks and lengthens healing time.

• Avoid stress and all recreational drug use.

• Avoid aspirin, alcohol, and large amounts of caffeine as long as you are experiencing bleeding or swelling.

• Avoid submerging healing piercings in bodies of water such as lakes, pools, etc.

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