i got a tongue ring on 4/21 and they told me that pain will be most painful between 3 and 4 days. Ive had mine for 5 days already, and it is still painful. I feel like its pinching on something, and it hurst real bad. My tongue is still numb. is this normal? or should i take it out? its like a throbbing, pinching, pain on the right side of my tongue, the left side feels normal.

tickle

I hate to tell you this but in the paper the other day there was an article written by a woman who had a tongue ring and her entire mouth became infected over a period of time. It cost her $4000 to have surgery on her pallet, tongue and periodontal work on her gums. They figured it was the rubber washer the fella installed under her tongue to cushion the effect of the dumbbell she had installed. You can imagine that definitely would not have been the cleanest way to treat that matter.

I would suggest you take the appliance out of your mouth and count your blessings my dear. Sounds like that one side of your tongue is infected. See a doctor.

padddy

I have a friend who also had a simmilar pain but on the left side of his tounge n he thought that it was normal but i took him to his dentist who told him that the piercing was incorrect and this had caused infection and it was lucky he took it out in time. i have nothin bad to say about piercings cos i have a few my self but if i was you i would seriously get it checked out by doctor or dentist and if you wish to have one still go to a differant place and repierce it correctly (also you should remeber to use a mouth was to disinfect before and after the piercing is done and after every meal for 1 to 2 weeks ) hope this has helped x

brandy681

This is not normal. Where did you have your tongue pierced?!.. Go back to the place that you had it done and tell them your problem and tell them to look at it. You may need to go to the doctor and get antibiotics for an infection, follow the aftercare properly and you still need to be eating lightly and only very very blended mushy foods or liquidy. If you don't do this you will get badly infected You may need to take out the piercing as well, get advice though. If it is that painful I would definitely take it out.. A tongue piercing should only have minor discomfort for about 2 days and then you should not feel discomfort anymore. Did you have it pierced at a reputable tattoo parlor? Never let someone unprofessional pierce you and make sure you watch them sterilize the needle that they use. Hope this helps!