Lip piercing isn’t always a labret
January 27, 2005
By: Lori Wilkerson
Lip piercing actually covers more than the standard labrets that
most people think of when a piercing of this type is mentioned. While the
word labret technically means “something worn on the lip,” which
would include all kinds of lip piercings, the term is usually
understood to mean only the ones that go through the lower lip
between the lip and the chin. These require a flattened post on the
inside to rest against the gum line.
Some people would rather wear a lip jewelry on one side of the
lip or the other, though, than wear an actual ring through it. This
isn’t practical with a centered piercing because the ring would bump
and catch on your teeth, causing damage to your teeth and gums. On
the corners of your mouth, however, you can usually wear a small lip
ring without fear of damage.
Labret jewelry is very specialized, with a post designed for the
location to accommodate the thickness of the skin and the need for a
strong back post that will lie flat against the lower jaw line
without irritating it or bumping against the teeth and chipping them. The post that lies on the outside of the lip
can be just about any shape.
With a lip ring, whether you call it a labret or not, you should
simply keep in mind that when you open you close your mouth you will
be coming into contact with your teeth. Choose smooth lip rings that
won’t easily catch on or chip your teeth and that are of a high
quality metal that won’t irritate the mucous membranes of your
mouth.
Other than that – a piercing in the lips is what and where you want it to
be!
About the Author:
Lori Wilkerson is a successful freelance writer and publisher of
http://www.body-jewelry-useek.com. Body jewelry, piercing and tattooing information you seek to perfectly adorn your body.
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