Can a teenager get a tongue piercing?

Teenagers often view these piercings as a harmless expression of their growing individuality. Oftentimes, parents allow teens to pierce their tongues because the metal bar is impermanent. Unfortunately, tongue piercings can have a serious (even deadly) impact on health.

Does a tongue piercing hurt?

Yes, tongue piercings do hurt because this sensory organ contains nerve endings, muscles, and blood vessels. However, most people say it does not hurt as much as others imagine it to be. Many people who have undergone tongue piercings report less pain than ear piercing.

What age can I pierce my tongue?

If you’re between 14-16, a parent or guardian must be present. Some piercers can refuse to give tongue piercings on their own discretion or the entire parlour may have a higher age limit. So, if you’re on the younger side, check out the limits before you go.

How old do you have to be to get a tongue piercing?

What age can you get a tongue piercing?

What are the risks associated with tongue piercing?

For example, midline tongue piercing is done on the midline of the tongue while tip piercing is placed in the tongue tip. However, the risk associated with tongue piercing can’t be sidelined. People who get tongue piercing go through pain, swelling, taste loss, drooling and taste loss.

What piercings do you refuse to do?

There are piercings that many may consider standard everyday stuff that I will refuse to do. Things like Tongue Webbing/Frenum, Smiley, Horizontal Tongue Piercings, Snake Eyes, Clitorus Piercings, Isabella Piercings, Princess Albertina, Nape, Fourchette, etc…

What is the most popular tongue piercing?

The midline tongue piercing is by far the most popular, but depending on the location of the veins in the tongue, some people are unable to get their tongue pierced directly in the middle.

Is it bad to get a piercing around your mouth?

In any piercing around the mouth, the jewelry can cause damage to your teeth. If the jewelry rubs against your teeth, it could contribute to enamel wear, chipped teeth, and receding gum lines. If you have poor oral health or already struggle with some of these issues, then you should think about another piercing instead.