Is it normal for your tongue to be white after a tongue piercing?
If you (or your teenager) have just had a tongue piercing, you might see a white coating on your tongue. It’s normal bacterial growth that you can reduce with antifungal mouthwash, like Nystatin (like Nystop®).
How do I know if my tongue piercing is healing properly?
If there are no complications, complete healing usually takes around 4–6 weeks. If there is still swelling after a month, or if the piercing becomes painful or swollen after a period of seeming fine, this may signal an infection or other problem.
How long does yellow tongue last after piercing?
The Association of Professional Piercers lists normal healing symptoms as several days of uncomfortable aching, pinching or tightness in the area of the wound, swelling, bleeding and a yellowish, liquid secretion. Usually, a tongue piercing heals in four to six weeks, according to the IJAHSP.
How do I get rid of the yellow on my tongue piercing?
To treat a yellow tongue, brush with a mixture of one part hydrogen peroxide and five parts water once a day. Then rinse your mouth out several times with water. Treating any underlying condition that is the cause of your yellow tongue should relieve this symptom.
What is the white stuff on my tongue piercing?
If you develop a white ring of tissue around the bottom of your piercing, don’t panic. This is normal. Also a whitish discharge should cause you no harm. However, if the discharge is yellow or green in color, see your physician immediately!
What color should my tongue be?
A healthy tongue is usually pink with a whitish coating on the top and sides. When changes in the color, shape, size, or texture of the tongue last longer than a few days, it is likely a good idea to see a doctor.
Is my tongue ring supposed to sink into my tongue?
Tongue piercings normally do swell, but standard practice is to put in a bar that is long enough to accommodate the swelling, without being overly long, which represents extra danger to your teeth. A certain amount of “nesting” with the jewelry sinking into the tissue is to be expected.