Think Before You Pierce

The Dangers of Oral Piercing

If you are considering piercing your lip or tongue, this post from Almeida & Bell Dental Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree CO is for you.

Please consider the following potential side effects:

Infection

Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. The germs from your tongue and mouth can easily get into your bloodstream. Dentists and doctors are continually treating acute infections caused by oral piercings. Oral infections can be a real problem and should be a major consideration before getting an oral piercing.

Tooth Damage

It should come as no surprise that having a piece of metal bang around in your mouth can easily damage tooth enamel. Though tooth enamel is amazingly strong, once it’s chipped or cracked, it can only be restored with artificial material. Fortunately, The Yuma Dentist in Yuma offers many tooth restoration options such as crowns and fillings, but our advice is to avoid the problem if you can.

Prolonged Bleeding and Swelling

The blood vessels in the tongue are often damaged when the tongue is pierced, causing prolonged bleeding and possible build-up of scar tissue. In some extreme cases, the tongue swells up enough to block the airway.

Gum Recession

A number of studies have shown that wearing oral jewelry is linked to gum disease, which can lead to tooth loss. Again, our advice is to avoid the dilemma right from the start.

These are just a few of the dangers of oral piercings. At Almeida & Bell Dental Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree CO, the oral health of each patient is always our top priority. Patients from Highlands Ranch, Denver, and Littleton come to our office for complete general and cosmetic dentistry. Call to schedule an appointment with us today!

Contact Almeida & Bell General, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry:

303-858-9000

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

8683 E Lincoln Ave Ste 200
Lone Tree, Colorado
80124

 

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