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Risks associated with oral piercing:
Chipped Teeth
Cracked teeth that can not be fixed and need to be extracted
Drooling
Bad breath
Altered speech ie. lisping
Nerve damage
Loss of taste
Infection or the tissue around the piercing
Swallowing or chocking of all or parts of the piercing
ODHA Dental Hygiene Facts:
Ludwig’s angina is a life-threatening acute bacterial infection of the floor of the mouth caused when bacteria enter the bloodstream through the open wound (piercing site). This is a serious condition as the swelling from inflammation can block the air passage and prevent saliva from being swallowed.
Body piercers are not members of the medical profession: They do not review health history, prescribe antibiotics or provide post-op care.
Contaminated piercing equipment can lead to other infections such as blood borne hepatitis (B, C, D and G) as well as HIV and AIDS.
For more information visit ODHA Oral Piercing Dental Hygiene Facts.
Chipped Teeth
Cracked teeth that can not be fixed and need to be extracted
Drooling
Bad breath
Altered speech ie. lisping
Nerve damage
Loss of taste
Infection or the tissue around the piercing
Swallowing or chocking of all or parts of the piercing
ODHA Dental Hygiene Facts:
Ludwig’s angina is a life-threatening acute bacterial infection of the floor of the mouth caused when bacteria enter the bloodstream through the open wound (piercing site). This is a serious condition as the swelling from inflammation can block the air passage and prevent saliva from being swallowed.
Body piercers are not members of the medical profession: They do not review health history, prescribe antibiotics or provide post-op care.
Contaminated piercing equipment can lead to other infections such as blood borne hepatitis (B, C, D and G) as well as HIV and AIDS.
For more information visit ODHA Oral Piercing Dental Hygiene Facts.
Blog by: Melissa O. RDH
