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	TONGUE PIERCING AFTERCARE and HISTORY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Tongue piercing was practised in a ritual form by the ancient Aztecs, Mayas of Central America and the Haida, Kwakiutul, and Tlinglit tribes of the American Northwest.
		Tongue piercing is one of the most popular piercings, it's shocking, provocative and fantastic for oral sex (for both sexes), but at the same time no one need know you have it.
		Tongue piercing is not for the faint of heart, you wont be able to eat solid foods, or talk properly for several days; this can sometimes lead to a short period of depression.
	members.tripod.com /~ThePiercer/tongue.html (1866 words)

	Tongue piercing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		There is a history of ritual tongue piercing in both Aztec and Maya cultures, with illustrations of priests piercing their tongue and then either drawing blood from it or passing rough cords, designed to inflict pain, through the hole.
		In popular culture tongue piercings are often associated with oral sex, with the bearer of this piercing to be presumed to be capable of pleasuring a partner to a greater extent.
		Paired, side-by-side tongue piercings are commonly referred to as venom piercings or less commonly viper bites, in reference to a snake's fangs.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tongue_piercing (841 words)

	Tongue frenulum piercing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		These piercings are relatively simple piercings, and heal quickly, although they do have a tendency to reject over time.
		Aftercare for tongue frenulum piercings is more complicated than most other piercings, as the healing piercing will come into contact with anything that enters the mouth, including food and smoke.
		Usually the jewelry worn in these piercings is low gauge, as there is not much tissue to pierce or stretch, and larger gauge jewelry may be more likely to damage the teeth and gums.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tongue_frenulum_piercing (323 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 (2220 words)

	Gray Pages - Tongue Piercing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The piercing itself was probably the least painful of those I have had, this is largely due to the nature of the pierce: The tongue has very few pain receptors inside it and those on the surface are very efficiently deadened by the anaesthetic.
		Also, because the tongue is a muscle, it has a fibrous composition; when the tongue is squeezed in the forceps many of the muscle fibres move aside and needle tends to slip between them, this results in relatively little damage being caused.
		The morning after the piercing my tongue had swollen to perhaps twice it's normal thickness, this was expected, and the bar that had been put in was longer than required to allow the tongue to swell without pinching it.
	www.eclipse.co.uk /duncang/bodypier/tongue.htm (427 words)

	Just Say No to Tongue Piercing
		Oral piercing, which involves inserting studs or rings in the tongue, lips, cheeks, or a combination of sites, may also cause trauma to teeth, interference with chewing and speaking, and hypersensitivity to metals.
		In tongue piercing, a needle is used to insert a barbell-shaped piece of jewelry through the midline of the tongue.
		Piercing may cause permanent numbness and/or paralyze the tongue if a nerve is injured, he adds.
	webmd.com /content/article/27/1728_60396.htm?... (521 words)

	Tongue piercing problems
		Tongue piercing can also interfere with speaking or swallowing, and dental problems created by the piercing will require treatment.
		Tongue piercing can cause an allergic reaction, excessive bleeding during or after the procedure and breathing complications if the ornament is swallowed.
		Even so, tongue piercing can cause a variety of dental and medical problems and should be avoided.
	www.dentalcomfortzone.com /archive/TonguePiercingProblems.html (346 words)

	Tongue Piercing
		If your child is contemplating having his or her tongue pierced, or already has a tongue piercing, it’s time for a tongue lashing from Mom or Dad because dentists agree that this is one dangerous trend.
		Unfortunately, the people who perform tongue piercings do not usually have a license nor do they discuss the risks involved in the procedure, or the damaging consequences on the teeth as a result of the trauma caused by the piercing.
		In relation, not all piercing parlors are up to date on OSHA sterilization requirements and their sterilization machines may not be effective in properly sterilizing the instruments used in the piercing or the jewelry placed in the piercing.
	tweensandteensnews.com /archives/2006/jan/TonguePiercing.php (1127 words)

	Tongue Piercing, Tongue Piercings Aftercare
		Tongue piercing is now one of the most popular piercings.
		The tongue piercings is a barbell through the center of the tongue.
		Usually, a tongue piercing is located in the center of the tongue to avoid hitting a nerve, and to avoid damaging the tissue beneath the tongue that connects the tongue to the bottom of the mouth.
	body-tongue-piercing.com /tongue-piercing.htm (139 words)

	Tongue Piercing Damages Teeth, Gums
		March 27, 2002 -- Tongue piercing may not just be hard on parents' eyes but may also be damaging to kids' teeth and gums.
		Tongue piercing has grown in popularity among young adults in recent years, and an increasing number of dental and mouth problems have been linked to the practice.
		The study found the type of damage caused by the tongue piercing varied according to the length of the barbell stem.
	webmd.com /content/article/25/3606_1380.htm?... (357 words)

	Gift 4 Body Blog » Blog Archive » Tongue Piercing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Tongue piercing is a very intresting type of body piercing.
		For the first time the tongue will swell up to about twice and lymph will come out from the wound but don’t worry, this is normal and you just to wait 4-8 days.
		In many cases, after the tongue is fully healed a crown or hard spot will appear around the hole in the tongue.
	www.gift4body.com /blog/2005/11/17/tongue-piercing (482 words)

	TONGUE PIERCING INFORMATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The further back from the tip of the tongue the piercing is done, the more swelling there usually is. Some people have a dimple on the front of the tongue this is usually the ideal place to do the piercing.
		Tongue piercing is not for the faint of heart.
		Many people wish to get their tongues pierced but feel they are prevented by the negative reactions they may get from their employers or peers.
	www.navelring.com /information/tongue.htm (2082 words)

	Oral Piercing
		Methods: Twenty-nine young adults with lip piercing (mean age: 21.8; 15 females) and 29 without (mean age: 22.3; 15 females) were recruited from the community and examined for gingival recession on the buccal aspect of the mandibular central incisors.
		It is imperative to be aware of the increasing occurrence of oral piercing and its health implications such as infection, fractured teeth, damaged gingival tissue, increased salivary flow, and negative affects on speech, mastication, swallowing, and alveolar bone abnormalities surrounding the mandibular anterior teeth associated with the wearing of a tongue stud.
		Intraoral piercing and tongue jewelry place athletes at greater risk for serious medical and dental consequences that are confounded when the athlete attempts to compete while wearing a mouthguard with the tongue jewelry in place.
	www.dentalgentlecare.com /oral_piercing.htm (2825 words)

	Lansing State Journal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		While tongue piercing has become more common in recent years, tongue splitting is a relatively recent procedure.
		Tongue splitting is just that: splitting the tongue into two independent parts.
		In addition to the split tongue, Griffin has three half-inch diameter Teflon domes implanted in his chest, Teflon beading implanted in his genitalia and more than 30 piercings scattered on his body, including his lips, eyebrows, septum, the bridge of his nose, scrotum, nipples and ears.
	www.lsj.com /news/local/020603tongues_1a-5a.html (1084 words)

	ADA.org: Intraoral/Perioral Piercing
		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.
		Tongue splitting is considered by some to be a form of body art.
		Although reports describing the morbidity and mortality associated with tongue splitting are currently not available in the literature, the risk of complications secondary to surgical procedures is well known.
	www.ada.org /prof/resources/positions/statements/piercing.asp (788 words)

	Tongue Piercing
		The swelling remained for about four days (don't get your tongue pierced if you need to do a lot of talking in your work, unless you have at least a week off) I have been told that the length of time an individuals tongue is swolen for differs from person to person.
		My new piercing was noticable to me for about 2 months after getting it done, I did get the urge a few times to remove it but I didnt and after about 8 weeks it seemed quite natural to have it and it was not noticable anymore.
		At the time of this update I now have my Tongue pierced 2 years and 2 months, It is not noticeable unless somebody is starring right into your gob when you speak, It has rarely ever been noticed in my workplace.
	www.bandit.dna.ie /tongue/tongue.html (661 words)

	Oh No, not tongue piercing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Tongue piercing is a process whereby the tongue is penetrated with a medical needle encased in a plastic cannula or sheath.
		Slight swelling of the tongue and a pale yellowish discharge consisting of lymph and plasma around the wound site are common localized occurrences with piercing.
		While the tongue is notorious for its ability to swell when injured, even to the point of airway obstruction and resultant breathing difficulties, no less dangerous is localized infection of the wound that can spread despite efforts with antibacterial care.
	www.floss.com /tongue_piercing2.htm (1005 words)

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		Then he clamps your tongue, marks the spot on your tongue, and pierces it.
		A normal piercing is about 2-3 cm from the tip of the tongue but remember this always depends on the length of your tongue.
		Well you could buy a TONGUE RETAINER, I personally have one and it hides the piercing as your speak and stuff, bc the barbell is clear so people won't see the shiny metal from the regular barbells as you speak.
	www.geocities.com /sourapple100 (921 words)

	Frequently Asked Questions: Tongue Piercing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		As with all piercing, there is always a risk of infection.
		However, when his tongue was pierced it created an open wound, a breeding ground for germs.
		Unlike an earlobe that is pierced, the tongue is in constant motion, which slows and complicates the healing process.
	www.drboyden.net /faq/tonguepierce.html (448 words)

	Tongue Rings, Tongue piercing
		The tongue piercing, consisting of a barbell through the center of the tongue.
		To avoid damaging nerve system tongue rings are generally placed vertically at the center of the tongue, in front of the "webbing" or lingual frenulum which attaches the tongue to the bottom of the mouth.
		Tongues are often very easy to stretch, so enlarging the hole is also an option after healing.
	www.mspiercing.com /Group/Tongue-piercing-6.aspx (261 words)

	Piercing Fans International Quarterly - BME Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Piercing Fans International Quarterly (or PFIQ) was a magazine published by Gauntlet from 1977 to 1998.
		PFIQ was well known for its detailed documentation of various piercings, and its articles provided valuable how-to advice on the subject of body piercing.
		The magazine included features about various people who were the "piercing superstars" of the day, as well as photographs, articles about how to do piercings, and information about aftercare.
	encyc.bmezine.com /?PFIQ (300 words)

	BBC News \| Health \| Tongue piercing 'can be fatal'
		Tongue piercing is bad for your health and should be avoided, say dentists.
		It says piercing always carries a risk of infection, but that risk is greater with mouth piercing because of the closeness of the airway.
		The BDA says little research has been done into the cases where tongue piercing has gone wrong, but a member of the EPPA said she thought problems were not too widespread.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/health/399218.stm (610 words)

	Tongue and Mouth Piercing
		Tongue piercing involves punching a hole in the tongue and placing a decorative metal stud in the hole.
		Between the naturally high bacterial load in the mouth and the fact that the tongue is constantly moving, healing from tongue piercing is slow, sometimes up to a month.
		The best way to avoid these problems is to not get tongue piercing in the first place and if you do remove the bar as soon as possible and allow the tongue to heal.
	www.preziosidentistry.com /TonguePiercing.html (602 words)

	Concerns Regarding Tongue Piercing
		Like other forms of body piercing, tongue piercing also can result in an allergy if the metals used are not of the highest quality.
		If there is a problem after tongue piercing, it is important not only to contact the piercing establishment, but your physician and dentist as needed.
		However, when her tongue was pierced, it created an open wound, a breeding ground for germs.
	www.faces-stark.org /Concernstonguepiercing.htm (817 words)

	USATODAY.com - 'Not a benign operation' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Add this to the list of reasons you might not want to get your tongue pierced: A 20-year-old woman grew what she calls "another tongue" after she was pierced and began wearing a barbell stud.
		The most common oral sites for piercing are the tongue, 81%, and the lip, 38%, according to a report in the Journal of the California Dental Association.
		Surveys of university students have found that 10.5% say they have had their tongues pierced, according to a paper in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
	www.usatoday.com /life/lifestyle/2006-03-27-tongue-piercing_x.htm (475 words)

	DrBunn.com - Lip and Tongue Piercing
		Piercing has been practiced for centuries, yet as an under forty trend, it is a practice in disrepute among many adults and organizations.
		The piercing of the lips for the insertion of objects into them is very widely practiced throughout the world, however only two tribes pierce the lips with a ring; the Dogon tribe of Mali, and the Nuba of Ethiopia.
		Tongue piercings swell a lot at first but heal fairly quickly if the right type of jewelry is used.
	www.drbunn.com /piercing.htm (2577 words)

	Just Say No to Tongue Piercing
		Oral piercing, which involves inserting studs or rings in the tongue, lips, cheeks, or a combination of sites, may also cause trauma to teeth, interference with chewing and speaking, and hypersensitivity to metals.
		In tongue piercing, a needle is used to insert a barbell-shaped piece of jewelry through the midline of the tongue.
		Piercing may cause permanent numbness and/or paralyze the tongue if a nerve is injured, he adds.
	www.webmd.com /news/20000815/just-say-no-to-tongue-piercing (551 words)

	Tongue Piercing:
		Collaborate with the supervising dentist on the dental restorative treatment plan of a patient with a pierced tongue and with dental damage.
		The tongue is less frequently pierced through its width, from right to left, with studs located bilaterally on the dorsolateral lingual surface, maintaining the position of the stainless steel post.
		According to body piercing literature, mouthwash is recommended twice a day, after to reduce the incidence of infection.
	www.marquette.edu /dhforum/tongue.htm (657 words)

	Tongue Piercing Damages Teeth, Gums
		March 27, 2002 -- Tongue piercing may not just be hard on parents' eyes but may also be damaging to kids' teeth and gums.
		Tongue piercing has grown in popularity among young adults in recent years, and an increasing number of dental and mouth problems have been linked to the practice.
		The study found the type of damage caused by the tongue piercing varied according to the length of the barbell stem.
	www.webmd.com /baby/news/20020327/tongue-piercing-damages-teeth-gums (368 words)

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