How To

How to Take Care of Your New Tongue Piercing

Member
By allyria04
User-Submitted Article
(4 Ratings)
Take Care of Your New Tongue Piercing
Take Care of Your New Tongue Piercing

Reading this article, you will learn the basics of taking care of a new tongue piercing.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • ibuprofen
  • mouthwash
  • toothbrush
  • tooth paste
  1. Step 1

    Make sure your mouth is clean before getting your piercing, nobody likes bad breath!

  2. Step 2

    Do a little research to find a good shop to get your piercing done. Ask people you know who have them where they got theirs done. Don't be too nervous when you go, it doesn't hurt bad at all. Everyone kept telling me this but I didn't believe it until I got mine done. Alright, now on to the after care!

  3. Step 3

    Using ibuprofen, as directed by the label, will help control swelling as well as pain.

  4. Step 4

    Make a mixture of half mouthwash and half water and take it everywhere with you.

  5. Step 5

    Use your mouthwash after you eat or drink anything besides water for the first two weeks.

  6. Step 6

    No exchanging bodily fluids, i.e. french kissing, for the first 2 weeks. I know it sucks, but you can't!

  7. Step 7

    Take good care of your mouth. Brush you teeth and tongue regularly.

Tips & Warnings
  • Ask your doctor if it is okay for you to take ibuprofen.

Post a Comment

Post a Comment
  • Have you done this? Click here to let us know.
I Did This

Related Ads

Get Free Fashion, Style & Personal Care Newsletters

Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.   en-US

eHow Fashion, Style and Personal Care
eHow_eHow Fashion, Style and Personal Care