Lip peircings and oral sex

This usually means that your parent or legal guardian will have to accompany you and sign a consent form in person. A person might have trouble talking and adapting to the new sensation in the mouth. The swelling tends to increase for several days after the piercing, and it may last for a week or slightly longer. Download as PDF Printable version. Check your state's laws. I've got a lip ring and I drink milk and eat dairy products I don't understand how it could be an issue, really.

Continue the above care regimen for weeks. Did this article help you? When you lose feeling around the piercing or notice a tingling feeling at the site, you should try to see a doctor. Not Helpful 6 Helpful Otherwise it may heal and seal the infection inside you. Continue your regular oral hygiene routine as your tongue piercing heals, but be gentle.

Marsha Durkin, RN. Association of Professional Piercers. That's usually a sign of infection, in this case do not take out the jewelry because it will trap the infection inside the skin. If it causes irritation, move the stud slightly until a comfortable position is found. But ask yourself, "How much do I really know about lip piercings?