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[« Oral Piercings Pose Potential Health Care Risks.
Like clothing and hairstyles , oral piercings give teens and adults a way to express themselves. While trendy, this fashion statement poses a number of potential oral and overall health care risks. It’s also important to note that oral piercings most commonly ...
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[« Oral Piercings Pose Potential Health Care Risks.
Like clothing and hairstyles , oral piercings give teens and adults a way to express themselves. While trendy, this fashion statement poses a number of potential oral and overall health care risks. It’s also important to note that oral piercings most commonly involve the TONGUE, and also LIPS, CHEEKS, UVULA or a combination of sites. Oral piercings have been implicated in a number of adverse oral and systemic conditions.
« Anyone considering an oral piercing should consult a dentist to discuss to possible adverse effects », says Dr.George Koumaras, DDS, dental director for Delta Dental of Virginia, « or if you already have an oral piercing , make sure to schedule routine dental exams to a dentist can check for potential problems ».
KNOWN COMPLICATIONS of ORAL PIERCINGS INCLUDE :
1. PAIN –People who have oral piercings cite pain as the first thing they notice after the procedure ;
2. SWELLING – Piercing may cause swelling of the tongue. According to the American Dental Association , in extreme cases, a severely swollen tongue can actually close off the airway and restrict breathing ;
3. PROLONGED BLEEDING : A blood vessel punctured during piercing may cause severe bleeding ;
4. DAMAGE TO THE SUBLINGUAL SALIVARY GLANDS – An improperly placed tongue piercing may damage the sublingual salivary glands (salivary glands under the tongue), which produce five percent of saliva entering the oral cavity ;
5. ASPIRATION (CHOKING) – Jewelry may become loose in the mouth, creating a choking hazard ;
6. PLAQUE BUILDUP – Plaque may build up on piercings, requiring more frequent cleanings ;
7. DAMAGE TO THE TEETH AND GUMS – Jewelry may come in contact with both the teeth and gums , causing chipped or cracked teeth or gingival (gum) resession ;
8. ALLERGIC REACTION – Jewelry containning certain metals may cause an allergic reaction ;
9. NERVE DAMAGE – A piercing that penetrates a nerve may cause nerve damage, leading to numbness or loss of sensation at the piercing site ;
10. INFECTION –The wound from the piercing , coupled with bacteria in the mouth, creates an increased risk of infection ;
« Whether a piercing is through the cheek, lip or tongue, proper oral hygiene measures are critical », continues Dr. Koumaras, « and help reduce the risk of some damaging adverse effects of oral piercing ».
SOURCE : ProAct Public Relations LLC. »]
SOURCE : Medical News Today ; Article Date : 10 Jul.2009 – 2 :00 PDT.