ORAL PIERCING CARE GUIDELINES
Post-Piercing Care 1. A new toothbrush and gentle toothpaste. Immediately after your piercing, use only a new toothbrush and gentle baby toothpaste without harsh ingredients. This will help protect the wound from irritation. 2. Mouthwash. After every meal, drink, smoke, or brushing, rinse your mouth with a gentle, alcohol- and fragrance-free mouthwash for 30 seconds. No more than 4-5 times per day. 3. If you need to rinse more often, use bottled water. 4. If mouthwash causes discomfort or a burning sensation, switch to bottled water entirely.
To ensure comfortable healing, 1. Do not touch, twist, or play with the jewelry. Try to avoid snagging or accidentally tugging it, especially while speaking vigorously, chewing food, washing your face, or brushing your teeth. 2. Monitor your diet. Avoid hot, spicy, salty, sour, and extremely hard foods for at least one week after the piercing. These can irritate the wound and slow healing. 3. Maintain good oral hygiene. After the piercing, it is advisable to use a new toothbrush and ensure that the toothpaste does not contain menthol, oils, or other irritating ingredients (antiseptics, bleaches). 4. Limit contact with other people. Even close friends should avoid touching the fresh piercing. Deep kissing and oral sex should be avoided for 2-4 weeks. 5. Do not change the jewelry yourself. Any attempt to replace it without a professional's advice could damage the root canal and disrupt the healing process. Remember: a healthy body regenerates naturally, so do not use medications without a professional's advice.
After 2-3 weeks It is recommended to schedule a routine checkup or downsizing. For initial piercings, the jewelry is inserted with extra length to accommodate swelling. Once the tissue stabilizes, jewelry that is too long can cause discomfort and impede further healing. The piercer will select the optimal base size and, if necessary, replace the jewelry or leave it in place.