When can I change the balls on my tongue piercing?

Once all the swelling is gone and you are fully healed (about four weeks), you should change your jewelry to something that fits more snugly to your tongue.

What happens if I change my tongue piercing too early?

Removing the stud too soon can increase your risk of tears and infections. The hole may also close up if you remove the jewelry too soon. Once the time comes to remove the jewelry used for the piercing, it's best to see your piercer.

When can I change the balls on my tongue ring?

Changing Your Piercing Safely and Effectively. Wait 4 weeks before removing your initial piercing. Tongue piercings generally heal in about 4 weeks, though this varies from person to person. Do not try to change your jewelry before your piercing is fully healed.

How do you know when your tongue ring is healed?

If there are no complications, complete healing usually takes around 4–6 weeks. If there is still swelling after a month, or if the piercing becomes painful or swollen after a period of seeming fine, this may signal an infection or other problem.

Can I change my tongue ring after two weeks?

Piercings heal from the outside in, so you can't rely on a visual inspection of the piercing to determine if it's ready to be changed. You can use this schedule as a rough estimate of when you can expect to change your tongue ring: Horizontal and vertical: 1–2 weeks. Midline and side: 4–8 weeks.

How To: Change Your Tongue Piercing.

Can I change my tongue ring after 11 days?

Horizontal and vertical piercings

It only takes 10 to 14 days before you can change your tongue ring. The piercer uses a curved barbell that pierces the tongue partway with the effect of two piercings with one piece of jewelry.

How should a tongue ring fit?

In terms of length, 5/8″ is the standard size for tongue barbells. You were most likely pierced with a 1″ straight barbell to allow for swelling. If you find that to be a comfortable length for you to wear even after your tongue heals, then purchase a new tongue ring of the same size.

Do both balls on a barbell unscrew?

Most barbells use threading on both ends and both balls are removable. But this is not always the case. To reduce manufacturing cost some barbells may have one of the balls permanently attached by press-fitting and it cannot be removed.

Which way do you turn a piercing ball?

Remember the Golden Rule - Tightie Rightie, Lefty Loosey

Balls are screwed tight to the right and to loosen you need to screw to the left. Seems easier enough to remember, right?

What is the hard white stuff on my tongue ring?

As your body heals the fistula, which is the hole in your tongue where you were pierced, a clearish or whitish discharge my occasionally appear around the top or bottom of your piercing. That's just lymph.

How big are tongue ring balls?

Product Dimension: The tongue piercing's thickness of barbell is 14 gauge/1.6 mm, length of bar is 16 mm(5/8"), diameter of ball is 6 mm, Suitable Fit People's Body. Feature: These acrylic barbell can be used as tongue rings, nipple rings or other body piercings, enjoy wearing as you want.

What size is the ball on a tongue bar?

Generally speaking, the bottom ball on a tongue bar is either 5mm or 6mm, however if you have a specific requirement for a particular size of bottom ball, just ask us before placing your order and we will let you know if we can accommodate your request.

Are plastic tongue rings better than metal?

In addition to stressing careful hygiene, it's important to recommend that patients choose plastic studs and piercings instead of metal. New research featured in the Journal of AdolescentHealth has found that stainless steel jewellery accumulates more bacteria than that made of plastics.

When can I eat solid food after tongue piercing?

How long after the day it's pierced can I eat solid foods? 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.

How often should I clean my tongue piercing?

What does tongue piercing represent?

The idea behind getting a tongue ring was to honor the Gods and by inflicting pain, showing one's honor. Tongue piercing began as a religious practice more than an artistic or decorative practice.

What is the safest tongue piercing?

Standard tongue piercings, or one hole in the center of the tongue, is the most common and safest way to have the tongue pierced.

What is the smallest tongue ring size?

How do I know if my tongue piercing is rejecting?

What does a infected tongue piercing look like?

Redness or swelling that extends beyond the piercing site may be a sign of infection. Other early signs of infection include: uncomfortable swelling. persistent warmth.