What is a gum piercing?

The piercing actually goes through the frenulum (the small flap of tissue that connects the gums to the lips). As you may know, one of the most common locations for a gum piercing is on the upper part of the mouth, right above the two front teeth.

Do gum piercings hurt?

Will it hurt? Pain is possible with all piercings. Generally speaking, the fleshier the area, the less the piercing will hurt. Your frenulum has to be thick enough to support the jewelry, but the piece of tissue is still rather small.

What is the purpose of a smiley piercing?

The smiley piercing is so-named because it won't be seen unless you smile. The subtle surprise makes this piercing a fun choice for those who want an oral piercing that's more low key than other lip and mouth piercing variations. Since the frenulum is so thin, many people can't get this piercing.

Does a smiley piercing affect kissing?

During the initial healing, you cannot kiss with a smiley piercing. Once your piercing has healed you can kiss as much as you like. All types of kissing could potentially cause your smiley piercing to have issues while healing. The pressure from the lips may knock the piercing which shouldn't be moved during healing.

How long does it take for a gum piercing to heal?

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Once you leave the shop, you'll need to make sure your piercing heals and doesn't get infected. Healing usually takes 3 to 4 weeks.

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Can u smoke with a smiley piercing?

Unfortunately for some, you can't smoke or even use harsh mouthwash while your tongue is healing. You're even advised against kissing and oral sex during the healing process, at least while the wound is fresh.

Can you hide smiley piercings?

The lip frenulum is a sensitive area. Although the smiley piercing is easy to hide, it presents a higher risk of infection, piercing rejection, gum recession, and lip frenulum damage than other mouth piercings such as lip piercings.

What are Ashley piercings?

“An Ashley piercing is a single piercing that goes directly through the center of the bottom lip, exiting through the back of the lip,” says Kynzi Gamble, a professional piercer at Ink'd Up Tattoo Parlor in Boaz, AL. An Ashley piercing is a bit more involved, as they're pierced according to your anatomy.

What is the Medusa piercing?

What is a medusa piercing? A medusa or philtrum piercing positions a stud in the center groove above the cupid's-bow of the lip. A piercer usually fits the piercing with a long labret stud. Once the piercing heals, a person can exchange the stud for a shorter stud to avoid causing damage to their teeth and gums.

What is an angel kiss piercing?

The angel kiss piercing is a surface piercing that goes through the middle of the bottom lip and out the bottom of the lip.

What piercing hurts the most?

What are snake eyes piercing?

The snake eye piercing is a curved barbell placed horizontally towards the tip at the end. Two ball ends give the appearance of eyes, making your tongue look like a snake. Turning your tongue into a snake may sound awesome to some of us, but not everyone's a fan.

Can you get a smiley piercing at 14?

If you are under 18 the parent or legal guardian must accompany the minor for the entire procedure. A state-issued photo ID will be needed from both the minor and the parent or legal guardian.

Can you go to the dentist with a smiley piercing?

Although the ADA doesn't recommend oral piercings of any kind, you now know how to care for a smiley piercing if you decide to get one. The key is to keep the area clean, rinse after meals, and stay in close contact with your dentist.

What is a venom piercing?

A venom piercing is a double tongue piercing — one on each side of the tongue. Though not quite as tough-sounding, it's sometimes called a frog eye piercing because the balls on the jewelry resemble frog eyes when you open your mouth.

What is a Web tongue?

The tongue web is the thin membrane just below and attached to the tongue itself. There are many advantages to tongue web piercings as opposed to a normal tongue piercing, including the lack of pain, swelling and ease of healing.

What are spider bite piercings?

What is a spider bites lip piercing? The spider bites lip piercing consists of two piercings placed right next to each other on either side of the lower lip near the corner of the mouth. Because of their proximity to each other, they resemble a spider bite.

When can I give oral after tongue piercing?

You'll also have to be careful to prevent bacteria getting into the mouth which means no smoking, kissing, putting your hands in your mouth OR engaging in oral sex. You should avoid this for as long as possible, with many websites advising against oral sex for at least 4-6 weeks.

Can I get a Christina piercing?

You also need to have a deep enough divot just above your hood to accommodate the jewelry. To figure out if your body is Christina-friendly, feel the area just above your clitoris where your outer labia meet. If it's fleshy enough to pinch, then you're probably good to go.

What is the Cupid's bow piercing called?

It's a piercing that sits in the philtrum, also called the Cupid's bow. It's the little divot just above the lip. In the industry, this type of piercing is called a philtrum piercing.

What are snake bite piercings?

A snake bites piercing is a double lip piercing that sits near the outer corners of the lower lip's edge. As the name suggests, the placement of the piercing resembles a snake bite.

What piercing is the easiest to hide?

Cartilage piercings like daith, conch, and helix piercings are especially easy to hide. Facial hair is another great way to hide piercings. A beard is an easy way to hide labret and medusa piercings. Smaller, less vibrant pieces are harder to spot.

What piercings can you get at 17 without parental consent?

NSW is the only state in Australia where you do not need to wait until you're 18 to get a nipple piercing, you can get your nipples pierced when you are 16 if you provide a photo ID on the day. You still need to wait until you're 18 to get a dermal or genital piercing.