What length tongue bar should I get?
A typical tongue piercing is done with a 14 gauge (14G) high grade titanium, or gold barbell measuring 7/8-inch. Note that’s the size of an initial tongue piercing; once healed the length of the barbell can be shortened.
How far back should a tongue piercing be?
The traditional placement for a tongue piercing is along the midline of the tongue, in the center of the mouth. It is often approximately .76 inches (1.9 cm) or so back from the tip of the tongue.
What happens if tongue bar is too long?
If your starter tongue barbell is too short, causing the top and bottom balls to press into your tongue, that pressure can lead to necrosis (i.e. tissue death), which can eventually cause infection if it continues for too long.
How long should a tongue bar be Mm?
16 mm long
The standard size of your tongue piercing A tongue piercing is actually always 16 mm long and 1.6 mm thick. The tongue piercing is also one of the few piercings where such an unambiguous standard can be named.
When can I change to a shorter tongue bar?
When the swelling goes down, you can use shorter bars. Once your initial swelling goes down and your piercing is healed enough, change your barbell to a shorter one that sits more snugly on your tongue.
What is the smallest size tongue bar?
What size is a tongue piercing? Barbell length for tongue piercing can vary between 10mm (0,39in) and 18mm(0,70in) depending on the thickness of your tongue.
Is 12mm too short for tongue piercing?
12mm is large enough for many types of piercings and a very popular size, particularly for ball closure rings, body spirals, circular barbells and large gauge piercing jewellery. Treat your tongue piercing to safe, stylish jewellery with our range of tongue piercing jewellery.
What’s the shortest tongue bar?
Product Description
- 12mm (1/2″) = Extra Short Bar.
- 14mm (9/16″) = Short bar.
- 16mm (5/8″) = Regular/Standard bar.
- 19mm (3/4″) = Long bar. Initial Piercing.
Are plastic tongue bars better for your teeth?
The main benefit of BioFlex tongue bars is that they are soft and flexible. This means that they do not push against your teeth like a metal bar and you cannot chip your teeth on them. This would have prevented the problems experienced by the University at Buffalo patient or at least stopped them progressing so far.
What is the ideal barbell size?
What Size To Get? Size does matter on barbells. Both the length and the diameter will vary to suit the desired whip, but most barbells should be between 28mm and 29mm in diameter – don’t go any lower. Olympic bars tend to be 28-28.5mm for adequate whip, while squat bars will be more like 29mm.
How long should your barbell be?
5 to 6 feet long
Standard barbells are 5 to 6 feet long and weigh between 15 to 25 lbs. Most regular barbells have a load capacity of 100 to 200 lbs.
Why is my tongue white after piercing?
If you (or your teenager) have just had a tongue piercing, you might see a white coating on your tongue. It’s normal bacterial growth that you can reduce with antifungal mouthwash, like Nystatin (like Nystop®).
Do dentists recommend tongue piercings?
A tongue piercing is a popular way of self-expression but most dentists will tell you oral piercings are not the best way to express your individuality.