Planning to pierce your tooth? Follow these guidelines

Tooth piercing also known as dental piercing is widely opted by youngsters. Know about the dental problems which can occur.

By: Aishwarya Vaidya | | Updated: May 29, 2018 3:05 pm

Like ear, belly, eyebrow and tongue, tooth piercing is attracting the youngsters. Though it can wreak havoc on the teeth still people go for it. Here, Dr Ajay Mathur, Head Department of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery at Hiranandani Hospital Vashi- A Fortis Network Hospital, tells you all you need to know about this popular trend.

“It is an etching procedure performed by an expert: With a small piece of jewellery, the tooth gets a sparkling look. It has a lesser risk of infection and it is a painless procedure. After polishing, a composite is applied on the tooth and then the jewellery is embedded.”

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Dental problems due to tooth piercing:

Lip damage: It can cause lip abrasion, bleeding and wounds.
Wisdom tooth piercing gum issues: You have heard it right! Yes! It does happen! Since the tooth is in a congested area and it is inaccessible the jewellery can be displaced by the jewellery and you can even choke.
Chipped tooth and fracture: During the procedure, chipping of the tooth and fracture can occur. Be careful while doing so.
Tooth pain: Avoid choosing a sensitive tooth for this procedure. Also, this question will be asked by the expert.
Tooth piercing procedure: Choosing low-quality jewellery will also cause infection, tooth decay and bad breathe.

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Dos and don’t’s:

Remineralization is necessary on the etched area as this helps maintain the integrity of the enamel.
Maintain proper oral hygiene while brushing the site carefully and not to dislodge it.
Do not touch the jewel when it is being removed from the case. This will prevent infections of the oral cavity.
Playing with the jewellery with your tongue can infect the gut.
Avoid eating spicy foods or foods that are hard to chew after you pierce your tooth.
Cut down on alcohol and smoking.

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Published : May 29, 2018 3:05 pm | Updated:May 29, 2018 3:05 pm

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