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Information on Tongue Rings

Monday, October 05, 2009
 

Instructions

Identification

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    A tongue piercing is commonly a single piercing near the middle of the tongue, a bit closer to the front than than the back.

Bars

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    Tongue piercings are usually adorned with a bar. These bars come in multiple colors and various sizes, worn depending on personal preference.

Speech

  • Step 1:
    According to a study published in the Journal of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, tongue piercings directly affect speech patterns from a few days to more than a month after piercing.

Swelling

  • Step 1:
    After getting a tongue piercing, there is a period of swelling that lasts for about six to eight weeks. During this time, wearers typically use larger bar.

Tooth Damage

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    Tongue piercings have been known to cause damage to teeth, such as fractures and chips when they are accidentally bit down on.

Information on Tongue Rings Provided by eHow.com
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