I got a labret piercing

[Super Sexy Vixen]

woohoo ill post a pic soon:)

http://img137.imageshack.us/my.php?image=labretvz5.jpg

[Gypsyfly PMS]

How bad did it hurt? OOO and be careful with your gums, since those types of piercings tend to thin them out, but I'm sure they told you about how to take care of that and all.

[Paulina]

Dont Get A Metal Backing...They Give You Mouth Disease. Get A Plastic Backing

[Super Sexy Vixen]

what??????i have metal cant change it for 2 or 3 weeks but thanks for the info hun

[Paulina]

No Problem...that Goes That Same With Tougne Peircings

[Nokarot]

You just have to make sure to keep metal sanatised, as far as I know..

[dark x2]

How bad did it hurt? OOO and be careful with your gums, since those types of piercings tend to thin them out, but I'm sure they told you about how to take care of that and all.
huh...they never told me about that....well it dosent really matter anymore cuz i took the piercing out and hole already closed so its all good:D

[PMS Kahlo]

huh...they never told me about that....well it dosent really matter anymore cuz i took the piercing out and hole already closed so its all good:D

Well if you think about it, it makes sense, it's constantly rubbing up against your gums. :crazy:

[Pantslesswonder]

Damn, thats cool lookin. Did it hurt at all? Ive heard stories on both sides, so I dunno.

[PMS Batgirl]

Actually the metal wears your enamal on your teeth out and tends to chip the enamel so you end up with cavities forming quicker. And since it's in such a weird place it's easy to miss it with your toothbrush. People also tend to switch directions with their toothbrush on their front teeth and tend to miss the same area over and over due to this switching.

I've also seen tounge studs cause fractures in teeth which are not repairable and you have to have the tooth pulled if it gets bad enough. (If any of you have at tounge stud out there and "clack" it on your teeth - BAD idea)
Get a ceramic or plastic backing for the inside of your lip. It'll be easier on your enamal and hurt your gums less.

~ex-dental-assistant-Bats.

[Archer]

looks really nice on you tho

[Super Sexy Vixen]

it didnt hurt and i think i will be just fine with metal:) it isnt rubbing on my teeth at all and also...i have plastic balls on my bar in my mouth so its all good

[Dark Dajin H2O]

As a denstistry student I can confirm what Batgirl said.. any and all foreign objects in your mouth will affect the health of your teeth en gums.

[Super Sexy Vixen]

ill be fine trust me

[MuseChick]

Dont Get A Metal Backing...They Give You Mouth Disease. Get A Plastic Backing

Urg...no they don't. Don't go around giving silly advice -.-;

Your bar should be the right size and shouldn't rub on your gums, if it does you need a shorter one..i wear metal studs in both my lip piercings and they are fine.

[PMS HateMaker]

My husband has one as well. Its not my favorite thing but he got it like 10 years ago and he loves it.

[r33hash]

Ellie knows her piercing business. She has like 70 of them. :P

It looks very good though. I like the spot its at.

[Blue]

Looks good Hope. :)

[Super Sexy Vixen]

thankyou thankyou hehe i love it

Urg...no they don't. Don't go around giving silly advice -.-;

Your bar should be the right size and shouldn't rub on your gums, if it does you need a shorter one..i wear metal studs in both my lip piercings and they are fine.

i need to go in and switch he put a bigger one in for swelling but it isnt really so what should i do ive only had it for 4 days now....

[MuseChick]

thankyou thankyou hehe i love it



i need to go in and switch he put a bigger one in for swelling but it isnt really so what should i do ive only had it for 4 days now....

Well as soon as the swelling has gone go and get the bar downsized as soon as possible :)

[Fayth]

super sexy, hun

hehe

[Super Sexy Vixen]

Well as soon as the swelling has gone go and get the bar downsized as soon as possible :)

thanks doll ;) but...even before it heals all the way?...i wouldnt mind cuz it does bug the **** outta me

[MuseChick]

thanks doll ;) but...even before it heals all the way?...i wouldnt mind cuz it does bug the **** outta me

Yeah, if your piercer does it, it won't irritate it much, it's better to be a little sore again than have a long bar rubbing against your gums and teeth.

[sol]

Yeah, if your piercer does it, it won't irritate it much, it's better to be a little sore again than have a long bar rubbing against your gums and teeth.

ellie is teh pr0

i would make her pierce me but i dont trust her with sharp tools near me ><

[Iris]

Oh cute! I'm like so afraid of needles its rediculous, lol. I don't even have my ears peirced, lol. :D

[Princess PMS]

Wait until after it heals to change the jewelry (I used to be a piercer)! It is true the labret post does wear your teeth and gums down, I have had mine in for about 7 years and I found that putting a ring through it keeps it from wearing your tooth enamel and it keeps from painfully rubbing on your gums. (Just make sure you get a small enough ring so it doesnt clack on your teeth);) :love2:

PS: Don't worry as long as you brush well and use mouthwash like listerine (and you don't chew on it of course) your teeth will not fall out or rot or any of that craziness....trust me some of my piercings I have had for over 10 years and I still have never had a cavity or damaged tooth in my life(cuz I am a little **** about that)

[Super Sexy Vixen]

thanks doll

[MuseChick]

Wait until after it heals to change the jewelry (I used to be a piercer)! It is true the labret post does wear your teeth and gums down, I have had mine in for about 7 years and I found that putting a ring through it keeps it from wearing your tooth enamel and it keeps from painfully rubbing on your gums. (Just make sure you get a small enough ring so it doesnt clack on your teeth);) :love2:

PS: Don't worry as long as you brush well and use mouthwash like listerine (and you don't chew on it of course) your teeth will not fall out or rot or any of that craziness....trust me some of my piercings I have had for over 10 years and I still have never had a cavity or damaged tooth in my life(cuz I am a little **** about that)

Surely it depends on where the piercing is placed? I've had posts in both mine and the backs don't even touch my teeth ^^ I recommend things called Micro labret studs btw, if you wanna wear a stud in it they are smaller.

And just personally i wouldn't wait for it to heal completely before you get it changed if it's rubbing...if it's not then yeah wait lol.

And keep http://wiki.bmezine.com/index.php/Mouthwash That in mind when using mouthwash :)

[Super Sexy Vixen]

got it changed out and it feels better now thanks for all of your advice ;)

[sagaciouz]

Awww...I use to have a vertical labret piercing.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/Tobitha/IMG_1704.jpg
omg i miss it. ):

(don't keep that labret for too long, 2-3 years max. it willl fudge up your gums something fierce, regardless of the metal or plastic OR how well it was placed. it just happens unfortunately :/ )

ACK!

Note of advice.....just DONT USE MOUTHWASH. Ever. Ever, ever, ever.

The single best thing you can do for your piercings (ESPECIALLY oral ones) is to just let them heal naturally, and clean them every night after a shower (be really careful not to get any soap near or on it) with a damp q-tip.

Just leave them alone, your body knows what its doing. (:

[Super Sexy Vixen]

The guy said sea salt soaks and to use antibacterial soap on it as well as mouth wash every time i smoke and it seems too be doing just fine...and i want it for more than 2-3 yrs lol i love this thing hehe

[MuseChick]

Awww...I use to have a vertical labret piercing.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/Tobitha/IMG_1704.jpg
omg i miss it. ):

(don't keep that labret for too long, 2-3 years max. it willl fudge up your gums something fierce, regardless of the metal or plastic OR how well it was placed. it just happens unfortunately :/ )

ACK!

Note of advice.....just DONT USE MOUTHWASH. Ever. Ever, ever, ever.

The single best thing you can do for your piercings (ESPECIALLY oral ones) is to just let them heal naturally, and clean them every night after a shower (be really careful not to get any soap near or on it) with a damp q-tip.

Just leave them alone, your body knows what its doing. (:

I'm absolutly sick of people giving out advice when it's just rubbish....

Mouthwash is FINE if you use a nice gentle one. You should really just clean with saline (salt and water)

And labret piercings are FINE if they are positioned well, it does not just fudge up your gums reguardless. I cant even feel the backs of my labret studs because of the position and I have the right jewellery for it. Please can you actually know what you're talking about before you go giving advice to people on their body and health -.-;

-end of rant-

[Fayth]

i could never get a piercing near my mouth - i'd play with it too much.

i wanna get my eyebrow done tho

[Super Sexy Vixen]

I'm absolutly sick of people giving out advice when it's just rubbish....

Mouthwash is FINE if you use a nice gentle one. You should really just clean with saline (salt and water)

And labret piercings are FINE if they are positioned well, it does not just fudge up your gums reguardless. I cant even feel the backs of my labret studs because of the position and I have the right jewellery for it. Please can you actually know what you're talking about before you go giving advice to people on their body and health -.-;

-end of rant-

hun where do u get your jewlery for yours?can i get the right ones online somewhere?and also it does touch my gums a bit is that ok?

[MuseChick]

hun where do u get your jewlery for yours?can i get the right ones online somewhere?and also it does touch my gums a bit is that ok?

well in the long run any touching of gums will wear it down eventually =/ i get http://www.bodyjewelleryshop.com/online_store/internally_threaded_micro_labret_studs_516.cfm those little things :) fit snuggly into my lip so i get no wear on my gums

[Super Sexy Vixen]

thanks babe

[sagaciouz]

Can I actually know what I'm talking about before giving advice on body & health? Really?

A normal, healthy person should NOT need antiseptics to care for their piercings. Your body's immune system is PERFECTLY capable of preventing infection all on its own. Saline is really just used to increase circulation to the area - bringing more blood more often - which speeds up healing time.

The only time I would ever suggest that somebody use an alcohol-free mouthwash would be if you consumed a lot of tobacco or alcohol....ya know, fight chemicals with chemicals, I guess.

It's stupid to argue over aftercare, because piercing is not be ANY means a medical procedure....there are some very awful, and very amazing piercers out there. You can be a piercer by ordering a certificate online and getting your local Health Organization to OK your business. A lot of people argue over procedure & aftercare, because there is NO way that every piercer agrees on doing things. Why? Because it is all based on trial & error. Some things work for some peircers, and other ways work better for the rest.

Not like it matters, though. You really can do whatever the hell you want to your piercing (with good intentions) and it probably will heal regardless. The art of piercing has been around for CENTURIES, and their oral piercings healed just fine without mouthwash...or, fudge, even toothpaste. (:

[PMS Anarchy]

I have my labret peirced too =) And my eye brow, and toungue and a few others. Hope you enjoy it =)

[MuseChick]

Can I actually know what I'm talking about before giving advice on body & health? Really?

A normal, healthy person should NOT need antiseptics to care for their piercings. Your body's immune system is PERFECTLY capable of preventing infection all on its own. Saline is really just used to increase circulation to the area - bringing more blood more often - which speeds up healing time.

The only time I would ever suggest that somebody use an alcohol-free mouthwash would be if you consumed a lot of tobacco or alcohol....ya know, fight chemicals with chemicals, I guess.

It's stupid to argue over aftercare, because piercing is not be ANY means a medical procedure....there are some very awful, and very amazing piercers out there. You can be a piercer by ordering a certificate online and getting your local Health Organization to OK your business. A lot of people argue over procedure & aftercare, because there is NO way that every piercer agrees on doing things. Why? Because it is all based on trial & error. Some things work for some peircers, and other ways work better for the rest.

Not like it matters, though. You really can do whatever the hell you want to your piercing (with good intentions) and it probably will heal regardless. The art of piercing has been around for CENTURIES, and their oral piercings healed just fine without mouthwash...or, fudge, even toothpaste. (:

I agree with you on that. You get alot of germs in your mouth though, and alcohol free mouthwash is sometimes a good idea :) It's true that your body can fight off things by itself, but your body is not designed to have holes poked in it so giving it some help to heal will result in less hassle and a better piercing.

But still...labret piercings will not mess up your gums every time.

How comes you didn't keep yours? It looked nice :)


*Oh and i didn't mean saline..ment salt soaks -.-;

[Titan]

Its nice hope

[Super Sexy Vixen]

yeppers ;)

[Fayth]

you dont describe a labret piercing as nice :p

[sagaciouz]

Thanks....I had to take it out for a job. I had it for over 2 years, and figured i could keep it out for a couple hours, but it grew over.

It was money and I'm a poor college student...sigh. ): I miss it.

[Super Sexy Vixen]

haha get it again i will even go with ya i want another tat anyway lol

[sagaciouz]

Nah, I won't get it again. It scarred and I've pierced overs scars before and it hurts and takes for-fricken-ever to heal (atleast it does with my body).

I'd go with ya to get a tat though (:

[Super Sexy Vixen]

woohoo lets do it haha

[Fayth]

wait for me! I'm getting another tat too!

[icy]

I love this conversation that's going on. Can I have some advice though? I'm thinking of getting my septum and sternum done when I'm of age, and I'm wondering if I should know anything before I get it done to minimize pain and help the healing process. I know that it'll be a year and a half before I can get it done, but I've wanted it done for two years now, and I won't be chaning my mind. I know that the sternum is a surface piercing, so how long would I be able to keep it in without the risk of infection? I know I'm asking a lot of questions but some of you seem to know what you're talking about and I trust your information and opinions.

[Super Sexy Vixen]

yeah alot of these girls have wonderful advice to give just give them some time to see and reply to your post and good luck hope healing goes well:)

[MuseChick]

I love this conversation that's going on. Can I have some advice though? I'm thinking of getting my septum and sternum done when I'm of age, and I'm wondering if I should know anything before I get it done to minimize pain and help the healing process. I know that it'll be a year and a half before I can get it done, but I've wanted it done for two years now, and I won't be chaning my mind. I know that the sternum is a surface piercing, so how long would I be able to keep it in without the risk of infection? I know I'm asking a lot of questions but some of you seem to know what you're talking about and I trust your information and opinions.

Righttttt...well i've got my septum done, and it was the least painless, just feels like a sharp pinch and makes your eyes water a bit :) so don't worry about that! As for helping it heal, just do salt soaks.

With surface piercings, you need to find a good piercer if you want the best chance of keeping it, find someone who will do it using a surface bar, not just a barbell. And i'd worry more about rejection with the surface piercing than infection. http://wiki.bmezine.com/index.php/Surface_Piercing Read that, and look around that site, it'll really help. x

[icy]

thanks for the help and advice.

[Sweet Pea]

Urg...no they don't. Don't go around giving silly advice -.-;

Your bar should be the right size and shouldn't rub on your gums, if it does you need a shorter one..i wear metal studs in both my lip piercings and they are fine.


Yeah.. I was just about to say that.



And for the people asking if it hurt, pain tollerence is different for everyone so if it didn't hurt her it might hurt you and vise versa.

[icy]

I understand that.I guess I wasn't thinking when I asked. lol.

[MuseChick]

Yeah.. I was just about to say that.



And for the people asking if it hurt, pain tollerence is different for everyone so if it didn't hurt her it might hurt you and vise versa.

*nods* :)

It'll be a quick pain anyway, and if you really want it, it's worth it right ;)

[r33hash]

The more painful spots are the spots not typically pierced. Like the anti-brow. The labret piercing is one quick shot straight through, so its minimal pain.

[MuseChick]

The more painful spots are the spots not typically pierced. Like the anti-brow. The labret piercing is one quick shot straight through, so its minimal pain.

she was asking about septum and sternum silly boy ;)

[r33hash]

oh blah blah. I didn't read up on it. i just wanted to attempt to sound smart on le issue. oopsie.

[MuseChick]

oh blah blah. I didn't read up on it. i just wanted to attempt to sound smart on le issue. oopsie.

ahah aww babe *kiss*

[Super Sexy Vixen]

i was eating and somehow i bit down on the back of the plate and pulled the labret into the middle of my lip i had too push it back through ball and all cuz the ball went into my lip which hurt sooo bad so i pushed it back and took it out and now i miss it lol but i dont miss all the pain it caused me ......

[Shiankhi]

I did this all by myself tonight.
It hurt like hell but I like it. >_<
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/evawashere2/eva/1415318942_l.jpg

[Super Sexy Vixen]

with just one it would look better;)

[Blue]

/poke Hope

[Shiankhi]

I don't think so. No not at all.

[Fayth]

i was eating and somehow i bit down on the back of the plate and pulled the labret into the middle of my lip i had too push it back through ball and all cuz the ball went into my lip which hurt sooo bad so i pushed it back and took it out and now i miss it lol but i dont miss all the pain it caused me ......

aww so sowwy

[MuseChick]

i was eating and somehow i bit down on the back of the plate and pulled the labret into the middle of my lip i had too push it back through ball and all cuz the ball went into my lip which hurt sooo bad so i pushed it back and took it out and now i miss it lol but i dont miss all the pain it caused me ......

ouuuuch, that's why i dont wear normal sized studs ;)

[PMS Pinkuh]

Back to the argument of mouthwash >_>

I got my tongue pierced like... 2-3 years ago... when I did I was given advise to swish with mouthwash after I ate and stuff....

This actualy backfired on me... my tounge got all dried out and my mouth felt funny...

Turns out I was killing all the good stuff in my mouth as well as the bad...

Mouthwash once a day to keep your breath fresh is awsome... but any more then that... and at least for me... it was icky >_<

[r33hash]

I think I want to try a facial piercing sometime in my life. Just once.

[MuseChick]

I think I want to try a facial piercing sometime in my life. Just once.

let me do it for you. we'll do you one right through your head and out the other side

[r33hash]

Erm... that might damage my thinking process. Then I'd sit around like a pretty vegatable while you thumped my ears and tugged my hair.

But ya, when I come visit, I'll let you pierce me.

[MuseChick]

Erm... that might damage my thinking process. Then I'd sit around like a pretty vegatable while you thumped my ears and tugged my hair.

But ya, when I come visit, I'll let you pierce me.

ahahaha what makes you think i'm gonna thump your ears! MICHAEL!

[r33hash]

lol. Cuz you thump camel's ears to keep the flies away.

I'll spit on you!

[MuseChick]

lol. Cuz you thump camel's ears to keep the flies away.

I'll spit on you!

ahahahah you might thump camels ears, but i dont, i just bash them round the head with a spoon.

[r33hash]

:(

How disconcerting.

I don't wanna be headbashed. My brains are fragile.

[MuseChick]

:(

How disconcerting.

I don't wanna be headbashed. My brains are fragile.

i was gonna do the 'what brains' joke. but, i know you've got some rattling around in there somewhere :D

[Super Sexy Vixen]

woohoo i got my labret back in so lets see what happens next lol

[Fayth]

woohoo i got my labret back in so lets see what happens next lol

yay lol

[r33hash]

Watch what you chew on.

lol

[Fayth]

Watch what you chew on.

lol

lol

good advice