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amanda-xo · Feb 2, 2008, 04:38 PM

so my 16th birthday is coming up and my mom agreed to take me to get my Tongue pierced.
I am getting it done this Thursday and Friday(the day after) I have school... will I be able to talk at all?

ps.I know I spelled dilemma wrong =[

reddog56 · Feb 2, 2008, 04:48 PM

If you haven't already - don't do it! Can get in the way for emergency medical stuff and it DOES make you harder to understand. Also will affect job interviews in the future and believe it or not you WILL get to the point where you wish you hadn't!

amanda-xo · Feb 2, 2008, 04:53 PM

Well I'm deff going to get it done,I have considered all the facts you stated,I have been looking into this for several months.. also I have been told there is a plastic thing you can put in place of the ring to hide it.. so just the few days following the piercing are my concern I guess..

reddog56 · Feb 2, 2008, 04:57 PM

Sounds like you've got it covered - from what I hear the first couple days are just 'a pain in the butt' because it's like when you bite your lip-you can't keep your tongue off it? When you get the piercing done, you'll be subconsciously trying to rub off the new thing your tongue feels. Friend says it's just annoying and you'll be able to talk, most probably just feel and sound like you just came from dentist, but nothing too drastic. Ice chips help. Good luck and I hope it all works out. Let me know what you have them put in.

reddog56 · Feb 2, 2008, 04:57 PM

Sorry-didn't mean to sound like a mom

amanda-xo · Feb 2, 2008, 05:04 PM

hahaha no its fine.. im glad someone is actually giving me some advice =] my mom was shaky about the idea at first.I never thought she would let me go threw with it but on Thursday we are going =] I'm nervous because of course it will hurt I just hope I can talk the next day in school

reddog56 · Feb 2, 2008, 05:07 PM

My son is 17 and he has his bangs dyed green (actually looks pretty cool) and I was real skeptical at first. Hang in there. You'll be OK. They'll probably tell, but just in case they don't, stay away from stuff that normally sticks in your teeth (like broocoli lol) and stuff like spaghetti that's thin and stringy or really spicy stuff for a couple days, just until the initial soreness eases up. It'll help to aggravate anything for you. Believe it or not, it's a lot about attitude, because if you think it'll be OK, it will. Good luck and let me know how it goes.

twinkiedooter · Feb 2, 2008, 10:39 PM

You are asking for a load of problems if you have this done. Your ball is going to keep hitting the backside of your teeth and you will constantly be "clicking" when you talk. Your mother has every right to be nervous about this procedure also. May I suggest Googling for tongue piercing problems? After reading some of the horror stories and you still wish to continue and have this done... good luck to you. Mom, if you are reading this... do not do this as you will be sorry in the end. She is too young at age 16 for this kind of pain.

Read some of the other posts on here about how their tongue is swollen up and they cannot talk or eat. If you wish this kind of "fun" you need your head examined. Some tongues that have been incorrectly pierced have resulted in death. Need I say more.

macksmom · Feb 3, 2008, 06:40 AM

First off, have you checked with your local piercer to make sure you can even get it done? When I got mine done you weren't allowed to get your tongue pierced even with an adults consent before you were 18... but then again that was 8 years ago, so things may have changed.

At any rate... it will hurt.

I have had my tongue pierced a total of 3 times. Got my first when I was 18, then I added a second barbell about 6 months later. I ended up taking both out a year or so later. I just got it repierced about 2 years ago.

The most common thing to happen is for your tongue to swell. This is painful and annoying. The swelling makes it uncomfortable, and somewhat impossible, to eat regular food. Lots and lots of liquids or soft foods. The swelling can effect how you speak for the first week or so, but some people have more trouble than others. I was a waitress when I got mine pierced for the first time. It was sore and somewhat difficult to talk, but I did it all day at work.

Just make sure to follow ALL the aftercare instructions you get from your piercer. The mouth is the perfect breeding environment for bacteria... which makes your piercing prone to infection if not taken care of properly.

Ice cold drinks and crushed ice helps ease the pain and swelling.

Good luck.

macksmom · Feb 3, 2008, 06:42 AM

Oh, and if you have a good piercer, your barbell shouldn't hit your teeth (or "click") at all when you talk.

cucu · Feb 3, 2008, 08:42 AM

I got my tongue pierced like 6 months ago. It doesn't hurt at all, I thought I wouldn't be able to talk or eat for a few days, u'll talk like you have something in your mouth, like you have an ice cube in there, and for the eating thing, just take small bites, and eat slowly, that way you won't bite your piercing, as I did :P, that's it. Oh and the swelling, mm, if you take good care of it following piercer instructions u'll be fine.

reddog56 · Feb 3, 2008, 09:33 AM

Amanda;
Sounds like you're getting a lot of feedback here. Ultimately the decision is up to you and your mom, we're all just concerned. Please check everything out really well and check for licensing as well, since it's got so many built-in risks, you want tao be sure who you're dealing with. Like maybe references for that particular business. One other thing no one has mentioned even though it looks like all your answers are from females ranging from those who are pierced to moms - you're going to be 16 and dating (or soon) I assume - will this little thing in your tongue interfere with kissing? Just a question... also if you are laughing in any prom pictures or anything you will get a glare in that one spot in the photo. Kind of shallow things to be concerned about-but valid thoughts anyway.

Anyway-I just hope you won't quit reading the answers to your question just because they're not all in favor of the procedure. Information is power!

amanda-xo · Feb 3, 2008, 10:30 AM

yes michelle I checked with my piercer I am all set to get it done at my age!
I cannot wait.. thank you so much for the advice =]

and twinkiedooter.. my mom isn't nervious about me getting it done.she is actually exciteted.. but thanks

Miss_Antoinette_beAr · Feb 3, 2008, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by amanda-xo

so my 16th birthday is coming up and my mom agreed to take me to get my Tounge pierced.
i am getting it done this thursday and Friday(the day after) i have school...will i be able to talk at all?

ps.i know i spelled dilemma wrong =[

well I just got my tongue pierced yesterday and I talk perfectly normal.. your tongue might swell up 2 or 3 times bigger than it is supposed to be.. but if you keep puttin ice on it it will control the swelling, before you eat anything u have to rinse your mouth out and after you have to rinse your mouth out.. REMEMBER USE LISTERINE.! It may burn but that's okay.. Don't worry or anything it won't hurt the piercer will say breath in and than in like one second the needle will be through and its only a pinch =] GOOD LUCK =]

amanda-xo · Feb 3, 2008, 07:14 PM

everyone thanks so much for all of your advice!

I know the many risks of this and I have considered them all

I have checked out the place,made sure it was OK
asked people about the studio
talked to the piercer

and everything seems to be fine

so Thursday is my big day =] ill let everyone know how it went

thanks again

Miss_Antoinette_beAr · Feb 3, 2008, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by amanda-xo

so my 16th birthday is coming up and my mom agreed to take me to get my Tounge pierced.
i am getting it done this thursday and Friday(the day after) i have school...will i be able to talk at all?

ps.i know i spelled dilemma wrong =[

Omg by the way I'm turning 14 in July and the bottom ball might come off buht it will be fine screw it back in. lol THAT like just happened to me 2 times hahaha

nauticalstar420 · Feb 3, 2008, 11:11 PM

It looks like all of your questions have been answered, so good luck!

The only other advice I have to offer is make sure you are going to a reputable piercer. Research the reputation, licensing, and cleanliness of the studio where you are going. If they don't look good in any of those aspects, go somewhere else. Ask to see portfolio's created by the piercer. If any of the piercings look odd, crooked, or just not right, go somewhere else. Make sure that everything the piercer uses on you is brand new, and make sure you tell him that you want to personally view him unwrapping all of the supplies that will be used on you. If anything is already laid out for you when you get into the room, it is a good chance it is dirty and unsterile tools and you should go somewhere else.

As for aftercare, you may notice a few things that may alarm you, but they are harmless :

1. You may get a small indentation on your tongue. This is from the ball on your jewelry and is normal.

2. You may get a white film on your tongue. This means you are overcleaning and should reduce cleaning.

3. You may get a white substance that comes out of the hole. This is white blood cells trying to patch the hole. It is your body's natural defense mechanism.

Make sure you use alcohol-free mouthwash, anything other than that is too harsh. Don't change the jewelry for 6 weeks because this is how long it takes for the piercing to stablilze. Changing the jewelry too early can potentially cause problems.

Good luck! :)