How to Remove a Tongue Stud
Have you come to the conclusion that fillings are the only mouth jewelry in your future? Or maybe you need to make an important speech. Well, removal of a tongue stud is fairly quick and easy. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Boiling Water
- Antibacterial Soaps
- Antiseptic Mouthwash
- Gauze
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Cooking Pots
Instructions
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Brush your teeth, then rinse your mouth thoroughly with water. Swish a capful of antiseptic mouthwash between your teeth, then over and under your tongue.
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Wash your hands with an antibacterial soap. Dry them with a hand towel that does not shed.
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Get comfortable in a well-lighted bathroom. Make sure that you have enough room to look in the mirror and to move your elbows freely to either side of your face.
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Stick your tongue out and dry off the end of the ball using some sterilized gauze.
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Unscrew the removable end and pull the stud out. Rinse your mouth again to inhibit bacteria and to keep debris from getting caught in the open hole.
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Tips & Warnings
In general, the longer you've had your stud, the longer your hole will stay open. If you intend to reinsert a stud, it's best to do it as soon as possible.
Plug the bathroom sink in case the removable ball decides to take a bounce on the countertop.
Kill any bacteria lingering on your old stud before reinserting it. A 10-minute soak in rapidly boiling water - and cooling time between sterile gauze - should do the trick.
Do not force a stud back through your tongue's hole. If you notice resistance, your hole may be closing; nerve and tissue damage may result if you attempt to force it through.
Do not use your teeth as a brace to hold the stationary end of the stud. You may hurt your tongue and your teeth.
