Tongue ring choice depends on taste, anatomy

August 25, 2004
By:  Lori Wilkerson

If you want a tongue ring and haven’t consulted with a piercer yet, be aware that there are a few things to take into consideration before getting your tongue ring that may affect your choice of what kind to get.

Some people know that they want a piercing right through the center of their tongue, others are sure they want a tongue ring along the edge of their tongue. But what if you go to get the piercing and the piercer says that the one you want isn’t going to work? Listen to him. He’s a professional and knows what he’s doing.

There are a few reasons why some types of piercing won’t work on the tongue of some individuals. If you are “tongue tied,” which means the connective tissue at the base of the mouth that holds the tongue in place is connected too far forward on the bottom of the tongue, a centered tongue piercing may not be possible. If you are told this, don’t insist on attempting it; this bundle of nerves and connective tissue is highly sensitive and filled with blood vessels. Damaging it by adding a tongue ring can affect speech and cause copious bleeding.

If this is the case, don’t despair! You can have a double tongue ring piercing instead, where they are aligned side by side on the tongue so that they are on either side of the connective tissue. Or you could go with a rim tongue ring along the outside of the edge of the tongue. With these, however, keep in mind that you should keep these small gauge to lessen the chance of damage to the teeth and gums.

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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