How long can you have a smiley piercing?

Tongue piercings are done with a large needle (10 to 14 gauge). Swelling and soreness tend to last for three to four weeks. A smiley piercing or tongue web piercing should heal in about four weeks if you’re healthy and do proper aftercare. However, healing times can vary widely per person.

Can a smiley piercing crack your teeth?

Tooth & Gum Damage Oral piercings can irritate the gum tissue, and cause enamel damage in the form of cracks, chips, scratches, and tooth sensitivity.

How do you know if your smiley piercing is rejecting?

Symptoms of piercing rejection more of the jewelry becoming visible on the outside of the piercing. the piercing remaining sore, red, irritated, or dry after the first few days. the jewelry becoming visible under the skin. the piercing hole appearing to be getting larger.

What happens to your teeth when you get a smiley piercing?

Jewelry that sits too high on your gum line or otherwise rubs against your gums can also lead to gum damage. Enamel damage. Large beads and other attachments on the jewelry can knock against your teeth, potentially damaging the enamel.

What are the side effects of a gum piercing?

Other complications of a gum piercing include: Damage to your teeth and gums. Even a small metal ring can wear away at the enamel over time as it rubs against your front teeth, and it may irritate the gum and inner lip tissue. Allergies to metal jewelry.

Do you have to go to a professional for a smiley piercing?

While making the smiley piercing, the technician will have to determine the right place for the piercing. The piercing has to be far from your teeth and gums to prevent damage, but not too close to the lip so it does not lead to any damage. So, even if the procedure is incredibly simple you have to go to a professional to get your piercing.

Is it normal to have a smiley tattoo?

Smiley piercings have managed to become one of the biggest tattoo piercing trends of the year. Starting off as a taboo that was incredibly rare to see, smiley tattoos have become incredibly popular amongst both piercing veterans as well as newcomers.