Can I eat ice cream with tongue piercing?

Introduce soft, bland foods.

Once some of the initial pain passes, you can transition back into eating soft, bland foods. Stick to things like Jell-O, ice cream, and even baby foods. Warmer soft foods, like mashed potatoes, can be safe if they don't bother you. Remember to stay away from spicy and seasoned foods, too.

What foods to avoid with tongue piercing?

For the first few days up to the full 2 weeks, eating soft foods helps the piercing heal by not causing additional irritation or damage. Acidic, hot, spicy, and salty foods should be avoided because they can prolong the swelling or cause enough irritation for the piercing to bleed.

Can you eat dairy after tongue piercing?

Dairy foods, such as yogurt or milk, should be avoided in the days following a tongue piercing. Dairy products are believed to encourage the growth of yeast bacteria, which could give rise to a painful yeast infection.

Can you eat anything with a tongue piercing?

You can eat almost anything you'd like at this point. But take care with spices, as these can irritate the wound. You can cut down to twice-daily salt rinses — preferably morning and night — after you brush your teeth.

Is ice good for tongue piercing?

Cold temperatures are the best way to control swelling and pain after getting your tongue pierced. Wrap ice or an ice pack in a cloth and hold it to your tongue for 15 or 20 minutes. Chew on ice chips when you're on the go and can't hold an ice pack to your tongue.

Foods to EAT

Can I eat pizza after tongue piercing?

It's usually recommended to wait at least two weeks to eat hard food. Until then you can eat, but it's better for the healing process if you stick to soft foods until you feel you're ready for the hard.

Can I drink cold water after tongue piercing?

Pain, as well as a range of other healing symptoms, are perfectly normal after getting a tongue piercing. You can expect the pain to last up to one month, decreasing with time. Tongue swelling usually lasts three to five days but can reduce that by drinking cold liquids.

What's considered soft food?

Can I eat ramen noodles after tongue piercing?

You may eat and drink virtually anything from ramen to soda, however, be warned that spicy foods may make your piercing sore. Most people can eat normally after a tongue piercing.

Can you drink out of a straw after tongue piercing?

Avoid drinking through straws while your piercing is healing. Avoid drinking carbonated beverages for 3-4 days. They can break the seal that is forming at the piercing site. Eat only soft foods for the first week or as long as your tongue is swollen.

How can I make my tongue piercing heal faster?

Can I eat rice with tongue piercing?

Can I eat rice with a new tongue piercing? You shouldn eat meat, rice or grassy food, do not drink coffee all this during at least 6 days.

How long do you have a lisp for after tongue piercing?

While the piercing itself is not particularly difficult or painful, you should expect a good deal of swelling afterward; you may also find you have a slight lisp and difficulty speaking for the first two to four days, but this is temporary and will improve as the swelling decreases.

What soft foods can I eat?

What can I drink with a tongue piercing?

You should drink plenty of water after having a tongue piercing, but coconut water, teas, and juices that are not acidic or high in citrus can also hydrate you. As well as soothing the swelling and providing some pain relief, cold and iced beverages deliver some additional benefits.

What food can you eat without chewing?

Is Spaghetti a soft food?

Breads, cereals, rice, and pasta:

Moist dry or cooked cereal.

Are chips hard food?

Hard Foods

Because they require so much force to bite through, a single bite can crack or dislodge a bracket, bend a wire, or chip and even crack a tooth.

Does ibuprofen help tongue piercing?

An over-the-counter, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.) taken according to package instructions can reduce discomfort, and it can also help to diminish swelling the first few days. Check twice daily with clean hands to be sure the threaded ends on your jewelry are on tight.

Can I brush my tongue after tongue piercing?

Scrub the ends and post of the piercing to keep it clean.

Be gentle with it, especially while the hole heals. If your tongue feels too tender to touch with a brush, try wiping it off with your finger. Use a little toothpaste or some hand soap, then rinse out your mouth with clean water.

How painful is a tongue piercing?

Many people who have undergone tongue piercings report less pain than ear piercing. Some have explained the pain to be like taking vaccine injections but the pain is lesser than the one felt during withdrawing blood from the veins for a blood test. Some say it hurts a lot whereas others say it is not that painful.

Can I eat hot Cheetos with my tongue piercing?

Acidic, hot, spicy, and salty foods should be avoided because they can prolong the swelling or cause enough irritation for the piercing to bleed.

Why is my tongue white after piercing?

If you (or your teenager) have just had a tongue piercing, you might see a white coating on your tongue. It's normal bacterial growth that you can reduce with antifungal mouthwash, like Nystatin (like Nystop®).