Do you have oral piercings? Song’s Lynnwood dental center advises that you take particular care of your teeth. A piercing in the lip or tongue poses a whole new set of problems for your dental hygiene.
The problems with oral piercings are threefold: first of all, biting down on a piece of metal is a good way to damage a tooth. They can also rub against your gums, which breaks them down and puts you at risk of tooth loss. And finally, piercings give bacteria lots of new places to hide. With extra holes in your mouth that your brush cannot reach, and extra surfaces for food to cling to, you’re at a greater risk of infection.
If you have oral piercings, consult your dentist to learn more about the risks involved and the steps that can be taken to mitigate them.
