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ORAL PIERCING
AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS
To
reduce the risk of infection, and aid in proper healing and to protect your
investment, it is important to follow these directions until the tattoo is
completely healed.
DO
Always wash your hands with antibacterial soap before caring for your
new piercing. Rinse your mouth after eating, drinking, or smoking and before
bedtime. Use an alcohol-free mouthwash (or dilute regular mouthwash),
packaged sterile saline, or a non-iodized sea salt solution. Soak you
lip/labret piercings 3 times daily with a sterile saline or non-iodized salt
solution and gently wash the outside of the mouth and face area with
antibacterial soap. Air or pat dry using paper toweling, do not use a cloth
towel. To reduce swelling of the tongue, suck on ice for the first 24-48
hours.
DO
NOT
Play with the piercing or jewelry or touch (except when cleaning) or allow
others to do so. Consume hot, spicy, salty, acidic foods and beverages; use
tobacco; alcohol; and anything that could irritate the mouth for the first
few days. Use mouth wash with alcohol, hydrogen peroxide or any astringents
as they are to strong and will cause irritation and drying to the healing
skin/piercing. Apply ointments, creams or lotions to the piercing site.
These items will clog the piercing and prevent air from reaching it and can
trap bacteria. Immerse the new piercing in a bath tub, hot tub or swimming
pool. Engage in oral sex or intimate kissing for tongue and lip/mouth
piercings. Remove or change the jewelry during the healing period.
Signs
of infection
Some initial soreness, redness, swelling, or minor
bleeding/fluid secretion is normal.
Seek
medical attention if signs of infection occur, such as:
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Increased redness and or swelling
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Increased soreness or pain
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Continued bleeding, discharge or oozing fluid
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Fever, heat or warmth at the site of the piercing
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Red streaks originating from the new piercing
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Swollen glands
For
tongue piercing, one all swelling has subsided and the piercing is healed
you may need to be re-fitted for a shorter bar.
Approximate
healing time: tongue 3-9 weeks, lip/labret/monroe 2-9 weeks
NOTICE:
You may donate blood, upon presentation of your client record to the blood
donor facility, after the standard waiting period.
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