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	Encyclopedia: Cheek piercing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		A piercing that travels along the skin of the face and does not penetrate into the oral cavity would be a surface piercing, such as an anti eyebrow.
		Surface piercings are any body piercings that take place on the surface of the body through areas which are not particularly concave or convex, where the piercing canal transverses a surface flap of skin, rather than running completely through a piece of body tissue from one side to another.
		Piercings that will be worn longterm (that is, those that are intended to be more or less permanent, as opposed to play piercings) are created by forcing a sharp object through the area to be pierced.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Cheek-piercing (615 words)

	Piercings, Body Piercing
		Piercing are susceptible to infection during the healing period.
		Piercing heals by the formation epithelial cells along the inside of the piercing to protect the body from the foreign object.
		Piercing leaves a hole in the tongue larger than the pinprick used to pierce an earlobe, and the constant motion of the tongue makes it more difficult for the hole to really heal.
	www.coolnurse.com /piercing.htm (2035 words)

	Cheek - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Cheeks (Latin: malar) are the fleshy area of the face below the eyes and between the nose and the left or right ear, the skin being suspended by the chin and the jaws.
		Cheek piercing is a rare form of body piercing.
		metaphorically as a euphemism for either of the two buttocks, also denoted as either a left or right cheek.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cheek (155 words)

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		snuff snuff, preparation of pulverized tobacco used by sniffing it into the nostrils, chewing it, or placing it between the gums and the cheek.
		The blended tobacco from which it is made is often aged for two or three years, fermented at least twice, ground, and usually flavored and scented.
		Largest of the fin-footed mammals, or pinnipeds (see seal), the walrus is also distinguished by its long tusks and by cheek pads bearing quill-like bristles.
	www.encyclopedia.com /search.asp?target=cheek+piercing&rc=10&fh=6&fr=21 (495 words)

	Faze Articles - Piercing
		The piercing establishment should be regulated by the health department and that certificate should be posted in the store and be current.
		Piercing stores also sell retainers that can be put into a pierced site in place of the jewelry in order to keep it open.
		Most piercing stores are not allowed to "numb up the skin", unless the piercer is a registered nurse or a phtsician.
	www.fazeteen.com /health/articles/piercing.htm (1346 words)

	ADA.org: Intraoral/Perioral Piercing
		Piercing is becoming a more prevalent form of body art and self-expression in today’s society.
		In tongue piercing, for example, a barbell-shaped piece of jewelry typically is placed to transverse the thickness of the tongue at the midline in its anterior one-third using a needle.
		In lip or cheek piercing, jewelry position (usually a labrette) is determined primarily by aesthetics with consideration to where the jewelry will rest intraorally.
	www.ada.org /prof/resources/positions/statements/piercing.asp (788 words)

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		There is a gap between the front teeth and the cheek teeth.
		The females of most species have piercing and sucking mouth parts and apparently they must feed at least once upon mammalian blood before their eggs can develop properly.
		Kansas-Nebraska Act Kansas-Nebraska Act, bill that became law on May 30, 1854, by which the U.S. Congress established the territories of Kansas and Nebraska.
	www.encyclopedia.com /search.asp?target=cheek+piercing&rc=10&fh=12&fr=11 (531 words)

	Connecting with Kids! -- BODY PIERCING INCREASES RISK OF INFECTION
		Infectious disease specialists, like Dr. Arnold Lentnek, say stopping teens from piercing their lips, cheeks or tongues may take more than a stern warning. "And I think it’s going to be difficult to dissuade them by telling them about the problems that may theoretically occur down the road," Dr. Letnek says.
		He adds that mouth piercings may increase the risk of diseases that can be sexually transmitted, like hepatitis C, or AIDS. He finds that especially troubling because in the case of hepatitis C, for example, a teen might not even realize he has been infected for years.
		Piercing is becoming a more prevalent form of body art and self-expression in today’s society. However, oral piercings, which involve the tongue (the most common site), lips, cheeks, uvula or a combination of sites, have been implicated in a number of adverse oral and systemic conditions.
	www.connectingwithkids.com /tipsheet/2000/50_aug16/bodypie.html (687 words)

	Minx, the Magazine - Issue Five, Volume Two
		Unlike traditional ear piercings, which are made by shooting a metal stud into the earlobe using a piercing "gun," all other body piercings are made with a very sharp hollow needle.
		In one case, a male genital piercing had to be surgically removed and the patient hospitalized to receive intravenous antibiotics.
		Oral piercing is a "public health hazard." That's according to the American Dental Association, which passed a resolution opposing oral piercing at its recent annual convention.
	www.theminx.com /iss5vol2/piercing.htm (1371 words)

	Encyclopedia article: Cheek piercing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		A cheek piercing is a facial body piercing (additional info and facts about body piercing).
		It's done in the center of your cheek (Either side of the face below the eyes), where your dimple would be.
		See also Body Piercing Aftercare (additional info and facts about Body Piercing Aftercare) for more information.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ch/cheek_piercing.htm (198 words)

	Dental1.org - Lip Piercing: Too High a Price for Fashion (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Age and gender didn't matter; the length of time a lip was pierced is what determined the rate of gingival recession.
		Cheek or tongue piercings also caused the same type of problems.
		Infection is also a common complication of oral piercing due to the amount of bacteria found in the mouth.
	www.dental1.org /news/dentalmainstory.cfm/18/1 (678 words)

	CHEEK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The left and right cheek is commonly used to refer to the area of the face below the eyes and between the nose and the left or right ear.
		The word is also used to mean either of the two buttocks, also denoted with being either a left or right cheek.
		It is licensed under the GNU free documentation license.
	www.yotor.org /wiki/en/ch/Cheek.htm (78 words)

	Piercing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The price for piercing then is $30 which includes autoclaved sterilizing of your jewelry.
		Some jewelry is not recommended to be pierced with only to wear after once piercing is healed.
		Piercing See Minor Policy Page for I.D. You can get pierced at age 14+ with parent present and both having proper I.D. ou must be at least 16 and prove it without parent and have proper identification.
	www.tigerlilytattoo.com /html/piercing.html (175 words)

	Piercings
		Body piercing has been practiced in ritualized form or decorative form in almost all human cultures and for as long as we have any historical or fossil evidence.
		Removing the piercing for any length of time while a piercing is forming the layers and healing will increase the risk of shrinkage or closure.
		Those who have novel oral piercing need to have good advice on hygiene and care and oral movements for swallowing and speech with the piercings in place.
	www.mnvoiceandspeech.com /orofacialpiercings.html (1794 words)

	Piercing and tattoos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Piercing is performed quickly and without anesthesia by either a spring-loaded ear-piercing gun or piercing needles, with the needle diameter varying from six to 18 gauge.
		Body piercing also presents the risk of chronic infection, scarring, hepatitis B and C, tetanus, and skin allergies to the jewelry that is used.
		Some of the signs of an infection from either piercing or tattoos are obvious, such as inflammation of the pierced or tattooed area, while the symptoms of hepatitis C, the most common blood-borne infection in the United States, may not be so obvious.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/piercing_and_tattoos.jsp (1364 words)

	Piercing Aftercare - Healing and Care (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The last thing you want to happen to your new piercing is for it to become infected.
		Body piercing may take many months to years to completely heal, changing or removing jewelry should be avoided during that time.
		Submerging the piercing in bodies of water such as lakes, pools, jacuzzis, etc. If you must swim, cover with a waterproof bandage.
	piercingaftercare.org (766 words)

	piercing mishaps
		I've had the cheeks since May and a part from a teeny little ball of flesh on my inner left cheek I'd never had a problem with ANY of my mods.
		The answer was of course no, but I told him I had already had a problem with this piercing as while it was healing a little ball of flesh had formed at the base on the inside.
		The piercer looked at my cheek, and said, "You look tough enough to handle this, but I can't say this is going to be painless and quick".
	www.bmezine.com /pierce/05-lips/A31024/lippierc.html (833 words)

	Young Adult Health - Health Topics - Body piercing
		Getting a piercing can be a statement about who you are, a form of body art that is less permanent than tattooing, yet still daring.
		Ears, necks, lips, nose, eyebrows, cheeks, tongues (ouch!), nipples, in between fingers and toes, navels and genitals are amongst the areas of the body that people have had pierced.
		Genital piercing increases the risk of sexually transmitted diseases because the jewellery can cause a condom to break and because the piercing can be a point for an infection to enter the body.
	www.cyh.com /HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=240&np=297&id=2076 (1616 words)

	Glossary of body piercing terminology and definitions [C - G]
		Piercing of the genitals that allows for some type of locking mechanism or fasteners to be attached that will prevent sexual intercourse unless opened by the appropriate person.
		Ladder piercings up the back in two rows where hooks or eyelets are put in so that they can be laced up like a woman’s corset.
		The larger the opening, the smaller the gauge (traditional pierced earrings are an 18 gauge, a belly button piercing is usually around a 14 gauge, but ear plugs can be larger, up to a 6 gauge or more).
	www.body-jewelry-useek.com /body-piercing-glossary2.htm (978 words)

	Massachusetts Dental Society, Word of Mouth, All That Glitters is Not Golden... To Your Mouth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Yet in the dental community, oral piercing, which involves the tongue, lips, or cheeks, has been implicated in a number of harmful dental conditions and could be a potential risk to your health.
		Because piercing establishments and operators are not always regulated by law in many states, a sterile environment is not consistently maintained and the risk of local or systemic infection increases.
		In lip or cheek piercing, a cork is positioned inside the mouth to support the tissue as it is pierced with a needle.
	www.massdental.org /public/wordofmouth.cfm?doc_id=24 (625 words)

	dental venue - Oral Piercings
		American Dental Association's opinion: "The piercing of oral structures presents risks of infection because of the vast amounts of bacteria in the mouth and may cause airway obstruction because of swelling."
		The National Institutes of Health has stated that tongue and lip piercing is a possible vehicle for blood borne hepatitis transmission.
		Take a look at where the piercing is being done; it shouldn't be done in a tattoo room, or an administrative office.
	www.dentalvenue.com /piercings.html (897 words)

	Stefs Body Art: Body Piercing work (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Indeed, Egyptian Pharaohs had their navels pierced as a right of passage, Mayas had their tongues pierced in spiritual rituals, Roman soldiers had their nipples pierced as proof of manhood and both sexes of Victorian Dignitaries and Royalty had nipple and genital piercings.
		Body piercing healing times vary, and depend on various factors such as diet, lifestyle, immune system and irritation to the piercing during healing, the following is only intended as a guideline, and we cannot give any guarantees or exact times.
		A piercing gun is not used because it crushes the tissues that are pierced and it cannot be properly re sterilized.
	www.stefsbodyart.co.uk /bodypiercing.html (708 words)

	Guide To Body Piercing and Advice
		Professional piercings are performed using a very sharp hollow surgical needle (much the same as those used to insert drips or for giving blood).
		Couches or chairs used to pierce on should be made of a smooth, easily cleanable material and a new disposable sheet should be used for each client.
		A new body piercing is typically made with a 2-2.6 mm diameter needle for the insertion of 1.6-2 mm gauge jewellery.
	www.hot-jewellery.co.uk /advice/piercings.html (914 words)

	16G JEWELED LABRET RING - Monroe Piercing - Body Jewelry
		Please keep in mind that when you are initially pierced you are pierced with a longer piece of jewelry to allow for swelling.
		If you went to a piercing studio and were pierced with a needle, chances are you have a 14g captive ring in your ear.
		Since navel piercing is the most common piercing, it would only make sense that this should be the most versatile piece of jewelry.
	www.painfulpleasures.com /xcart/customer/product.php?productid=123&cat=41&page=1 (2035 words)

	Glossary of body piercing terminology and definitions [A - C]
		In rare cases, if a piercing becomes infected and penicillin or some other antibiotic is given to an individual that is allergic to it, they may suffer the symptoms of anaphylactic shock, which include difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, mouth and tongue, rapid pulse, collapse, and even death.
		In body piercing, it is when you have accidentally breathed a piece of body jewelry (usually from a tongue piercing) into your lungs.
		When piercing, the sleeve stays in place after the needle is withdrawn and is then used as a guide in order to put the jewelry into place before being removed.
	www.body-jewelry-useek.com /body-piercing-glossary.htm (1230 words)

	APP: Oral Piercing Risks & Safety Measures
		The risk of exposure to infection can be controlled during the piercing procedure by the use of sterile tools, jewelry and needle, and a thorough understanding and implementation of aseptic technique.
		Entirely vital for avoiding infection during healing is the cooperation of the piercee in caring for the piercing properly.
		When a piercing in the oral cavity is performed, infection rates are negligible when sterile equipment, proper aseptic protocol and appropriate jewelry selection are combined with conscientious aftercare.
	www.safepiercing.org /oralRisks.html (1401 words)

	Prevention Mouth Rinse (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Prior To Piercing: For all piercing inside the mouth, swish/rinse with Periodontal Prevention Mouth Rinse for 30-60 seconds or wash the area with gauze or cotton balls saturated in the rinse for 30 seconds immediately prior to piercing.
		Facial piercings within the region of the mouth (lip, labrets, etc.) will take approximately three months to heal.
		Cheek piercing will usually take about 30 days longer to heal.
	www.preventionmouthrinse.com /piercing.html (1292 words)

	Care Instructions
		Pregnant women may want to save their piercing at or around the 8th month by changing to a barbell or a piece of monofilament nylon.
		There should he no problem with breast feeding once the piercing is healed, some women prefer to keep their jewelry in throughout breast feeding, and others do not.
		If you become pregnant during the healing phase of your piercing you may want to consider giving it up due to the hormonal changes and a greater risk of rejection or infection.
	www.american-tattoo.com /careinstructions.html (488 words)

	A Cheeky Experience
		Maika had never performed a cheek piercing before (but that wasn't why I was nervous) and I didn't know anyone personally who had done any.
		We even consulted various piercing magazines to see where others had placed their cheek piercings.
		I hear it's common with cheek piercings that the opening gets a bit swollen and reddish but disappears after a few days or so.
	www.bmezine.com /pierce/05-lips/A30405/lipachee.html (979 words)

	Press Release: Ohio Dental Association: Dentists Tongue in Cheek Regarding Oral Piercing
		COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 5 /PR Newswire/ -- Whether on the tip of your tongue -- or in the middle -- perioral piercing is NOT the rage among dentists.
		The risk of infection is present in oral piercing, dentists believe, whether it be the lips, tongue or cheek, because bacteria live so freely within the mouth -- and the likelihood also exists for secondary infection of the body from such procedures.
		He expresses doubt about the sanitation of the equipment used in piercing -- most piercing is not done in a medically controlled environment, with proper use of autoclaves, Antolini said -- and other sterilization measures are probably non-existent.
	www.riskworld.com /PressRel/2000/00q3/PR00a003.htm (386 words)

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