- Infections - With the amount of bacteria in your mouth with the addition of bacteria from handling the jewelry you have a increased risk for infections.
- Transmission of diseases - Potential risk for the transmission of the herpes virus along with hepatitis B and C.
- Nerve damage - Numbness at the site of the piercing or even worse loss of movement (piercing of the tongue) can occur if the nerve was damaged.
- Gum disease - The jewelry can come into contact with the gum tissue causing injury as well as recession of the gum tissue, this can also lead to loose teeth or tooth loss.
- Damaged teeth - Jewelry can crack or chip a tooth.
- Difficulties of daily functions - Tongue piercings can result in difficulty chewing or swallowing or Even speaking.
An interesting and informative site that covers dental related issues and questions. Please enjoy these blogs and feel free to leave your comments. For more information on Savon Dental Plan, please visit our website at www.SavonDentalPlan.com
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Oral Piercings
Pierced tongue, lip and cheek may be attractive to some but there are many heath related risks that are involved with these oral piercings.
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