How bad are Smiley piercings for your teeth?

How bad are Smiley piercings for your teeth?

If your piercing is incorrectly placed, it may cause gum recession over time. Jewelry that sits too high on your gum line or otherwise rubs against your gums can also lead to gum damage. Enamel damage. Large beads and other attachments on the jewelry can knock against your teeth, potentially damaging the enamel.

Is a smiley a bad piercing?

Getting a smiley piercing comes with even more risks than your typical piercing simply because of the location. Aside from the potential for infection, Healthline notes that gum and enamel damage are also potential risks as the jewelry could cause friction against your gums or teeth.

Is it hard to eat with a smiley piercing?

Be careful when you eat. You don't want to snag or irritate your piercing, but since initial jewelry will need to be large enough to accommodate swelling, avoiding snags could be difficult. In the first few days, stick to soft foods until you're used to the new jewelry.

Can you remove smiley piercing?

At least 1 month, but usually 2. It depends on when you got it pierced. If it was recently when you got it pierced you shouldn't take it out. You should wait until it fully healed which should be 3 months or more before you can remove the piercing.

How do you brush your teeth with a smiley piercing?

0:502:47How To: Brush Your Teeth With A Smiley Piercing - YouTubeYouTube

Can you wear a retainer with a smiley piercing?

The simple answer is yes, take the smiley out before you do damage that leads to very expensive and painful dental care.

Can I get a smiley piercing with a retainer?

The simple answer is yes, take the smiley out before you do damage that leads to very expensive and painful dental care. See the answer from Helen Jeannette for details why.

What gauge is a smiley piercing?

The smiley piercing is performed using a 16 or 18 gauge needle AFTER your mouth has been properly disinfected through the sanitation procedures of your chosen piercer. As far as aftercare goes, it's going to be pretty much the same as any other type of oral piercing such as the tongue or lip.

Can u kiss with a smiley?

Can you kiss with a smiley piercing? During the initial healing, you cannot kiss with a smiley piercing. Once your piercing has healed you can kiss as much as you like. All types of kissing could potentially cause your smiley piercing to have issues while healing.

Why is there white stuff on my smiley piercing?

What is the white stuff around oral piercing (smiley piercing)? - Quora. I can't tell without looking, but if it is a liquid, then it is likely the normal secretions of a healing piercing—if your piercing is still healing. Generally that would be about 4 to 6 weeks for that area.