Information on Tongue Rings
Body piercing and adornment has been around for thousands of years and continues to be popular to this day. Among the numerous areas of the body that can be pierced, the tongue is a popular one, though not without its side effects.
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Identification
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A tongue piercing is commonly a single piercing near the middle of the tongue, a bit closer to the front than than the back.
Bars
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Tongue piercings are usually adorned with a bar. These bars come in multiple colors and various sizes, worn depending on personal preference.
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Speech
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According to a study published in the Journal of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, tongue piercings directly affect speech patterns from a few days to more than a month after piercing.
Swelling
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After getting a tongue piercing, there is a period of swelling that lasts for about six to eight weeks. During this time, wearers typically use larger bar.
Tooth Damage
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Tongue piercings have been known to cause damage to teeth, such as fractures and chips when they are accidentally bit down on.
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