[tabier1992]

I have braces and I want to get my tongue pierced the only thing Im worried about really is me gaging.. . when they dry my tongue and does puss come out even if its not infected and does it taste bad if so... and on a scale of 1-10 how bad does it hurt oh and I know how to take care of it but can I have some helpful tips...

[ChihuahuaMomma]

Please only post your question once, it will get answered.

[starfirefly]

I have had mine done for 6 years and I was terrified about getting it done, and I closed my eyes, I said OK I'm ready and they said its already done I swear I didn't feel a thing it was so weird, the most you feel is a little bit of pressure but its done in 2 seconds, and its very hard to spit after lol

[starfirefly]

There is no puss and make sure you use a plastic ball cause the metal ones can easily destroy your teeth

[tabier1992]

Thank you both. Starfirefly can you give me some FACTS about aftercare...

[starfirefly]

Don't drink alcohol for 6 weeks, beer is the worst... use non-flavour scope/listerene after everything you eat for 6 weeks and same after ever smoke (if you do), no kissing, or sexual things to do with your mouth for 6 weeks... you shouldn't get a infection if you follow these, I had a friend who drank 3 weeks after and her tongue got so infected she had to get the tongue ring cut off

[tabier1992]

I got some listerine now it's that new nighttime kind and it don't have ne alcohol in it do you think it would be fine to use? Thanks on the smoking tip... how long until I can change the barbell?

[ChihuahuaMomma]

I wouldn't suggest drinking (at your age), and smoking (EVER) anyway.

[starfirefly]

They say 6 weeks , but you can change the top ball anytime I changed mine the same day, cause they peirce it wit metal, and it hurts a lot if you bit it, and you will bit it a lot for the first few weeks while eatting, so eat slow, and slurpees are awsome and taking the swelling down fast, or suck on ice cubes

[ChihuahuaMomma]

How old are you, Starfirefly?

[tabier1992]

I have been smoking since I was 8 and Im 16 now and Im trying to quit and as for drinking I don't drink because that's what my dads in prison for and alcoholism runs on both sides of my family so I just don't do it. STARFIREFLY:Ive actually been practicing chewing without my tongue moving so much... lol its very hard but I guess ill gett use to it.

[ChihuahuaMomma]

Smoking since you were 8?? Wow. I smoked for 9 years, it's not that hard to quit if you have great motivation. Mine was saving money.

[starfirefly]

You and eventually you get good at it, but its hurts soooo much when you bite the ball, omg lol, but now I can't eat without it, its weird (eatting pasta is difficulte at first I don't recomed it for at least a week lol)

[tabier1992]

I get a disabilty check from my dad(he gets disability) once a month... Im not worried about money and if you lived with the people I live with you would SOOOOO understand why I do it. And I really just like the taste of it. As for cig. Breath that's what gum is for

[tabier1992]

Lol... the first week I had my braces I stayed with my dad(mom and dad are divorced) the 2nd day I think it was he made me eat pizza... it was painful but I handle it really well. I think...

[tabier1992]

thank you both. And chi.thanx for the links they were really helpful; I haven't smoked since June 6th so I guess I pretty much have quit... I watched my g-pa die from smoking two x-mas ago. :( so Im trying my hardest but right now with my dad in prison my mom dying from the same thing her dad died from(smokin) and the living situation(living with my step dads mom and stepdad and having to share a room with a 7 yr old without doors or privacy is harsh. But thanks to both of y'all