Tongue frenulum piercing
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| Nicknames | Tongue web piercing |
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| Location | Frenulum linguae |
| Jewelry | Captive bead ring, Barbell |
A tongue frenulum piercing is a body piercing through the frenulum underneath the tongue (frenulum linguae). These piercings are relatively simple piercings, and heal quickly, although they do have a tendency to reject over time. Depending on the anatomy of the individual, this piercing may not be feasible.
Aftercare for tongue frenulum piercings is more complicated than most other piercings, as the healing piercing will come into contact with anything that enters the mouth, including food and smoke. For these reasons, many certified piercers suggest as after care guidelines, not to engage in oral sex, not to smoke, and regular rinsing after eating or drinking with a de-ionized saline fluid. Many professionals recommend rinsing with 50/50 mixture of mouthwash and distilled water after eating, drinking, smoking; or rinsing on-the-hour.
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[edit] Health issues
Jewelry worn in tongue frenulum piercings may come into contact with both teeth and gums. This contact can damage both the tooth enamel and the gum tissue over time, and can lead to long term health problems. There is a minute risk that an improperly placed tongue web piercing can damage the sublingual salivatory glands. Like all oral piercings, jewelry worn in a tongue web piercing may be swallowed if it becomes loose in the mouth. Plaque can also build up on this piercing, requiring regular cleaning.
[edit] Jewelry
Both ring and barbell style jewelry can be worn in these piercings. Usually the jewelry worn in these piercings is low gauge, as there is not much tissue to pierce or stretch, and larger gauge jewelry may be more likely to damage the teeth and gums.
[edit] History and culture
This piercing is of contemporary origin, first appearing in the 1990's. It is also commonly referred to as a tongue web piercing or Marley.
[edit] External links
- Body Modification E-zine entry on tongue web piercings
- Body Modification E-zine entry on sublingual damage
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