Oral Piercings

The Ins and Outs of Tongue Piercing

Tongue piercings are generally performed close to the center of the tongue, and far enough forward to avoid any serious risk to the teeth.  The human tongue can be pierced in a variety of places ho...
Oral Piercings

Oral Piercing Care: Getting to the Tooth of the Matter

Today is National Tooth Fairy Day, and that means it’s time to talk about something that effects the modified in a pretty unique way: oral care. For those who have piercings of the tongue, lips, or...
Jewelry Sizing

Body Jewelry in Depth: Anatomy of a Tongue Ring

For the most part tongue rings come in one standard type, a straight barbell with a decoration on one end and a ball or half ball on the other.  There’s definitely more to picking out a new tongue ...
Oral Piercings

What’s That Called?: Amazing Oral Piercing Index

Tongue: the standard tongue piercing is fairly well known and consist of a single piercing vertically through the center of the tongue.  Because of its location, this piercing is worn with a barbel...
Oral Piercings

Q and A: Tongue Piercing – Fact Versus Fiction

The Question: Can a tongue piercing really close up if you leave jewelry out of it for just a few days? The Answer: Actually, yes.  There are any number of factors that contribute to how quickly or...
Oral Piercings

Coolest Piercings You May Have Never Heard Of: Snake Eyes

Have you ever heard the expression “It’s just right on the tip of my tongue”? The very unique snake eyes piercing is just that. Not to be confused with snake bites, which are a pair of lip piercing...
Oral Piercings

Body Modification Overview: Tongue Piercing Styles and Standards

Piercing: Prior to the needle your mouth will be thoroughly cleansed, usually with clear disinfectant or some form of mouthwash.  Then a pair of forceps and a hollow needle will be used to perform ...
lip

Rising Stars of Modern Piercing: the Smiley

Location: In the strip of tissue that connects the upper lip to the upper gums, called the lip frenulum.   Alternate Names: Smile, Scrumper, lip frenulum piercing Piercing: Smileys are performed li...
Oral Piercings

Tongue Piercing: What to Expect When Taking the Plunge

Thinking of getting a tongue piercing but unsure of whether it’ll fit your lifestyle?  Here’s a few things you should know: Before Going Under the Needle: Tongue piercings are done with a hollow pi...