Allow small pieces of ice to dissolve in the mouth. Take an over the counter, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen or naproxen sodium according to package instructions. Dont speak or move your jewelry more than necessary. Sleep with your head elevated above your heart during the first few nights.


Use a new soft-bristled toothbrush and store it in a clean area away from other toothbrushes.Brush your teeth and use your chosen rinse (saline or mouthwash) after every meal. During healing floss daily, and gently brush your teeth, tongue and jewelry. Once healed, brush the jewelry more thoroughly to avoid plaque build up.


The healthier your lifestyle, the easier it will be for your piercing to heal.Get enough sleep and eat a nutritious diet. Avoid emotional stress, which can increase healing times by up to 40%. To help healing and bolster your ability to fight infection, take nutritional supplements daily, including iron, B vitamins, 1,000-5,000 mg of vitamin C (divided into a few equal doses throughout the day), and 30 mg of inc for women (50 mg for men).

Oral piercing tips and hints:


Once the swelling has subsided, it is vital to replace the original, longer jewelry with a shorter post to avoid intra-oral damage. Consult your piercer for their downsize policy. Because this necessary jewelry change often occurs during healing, it should be done by a qualified piercer.

With clean hands or paper product, be sure to regularly check threaded eneds on your jewelry for tightness (Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey.)

Carry a clean spare ball in case of loss or breakage.





Slowly eat small bites of food placed directly onto your molars.Avoid eating spicy, salty, acidic, or hot temperature foods or beverages for a few days.Cold foods and beverages are soothing and help reduce swelling. Foods like mashed potatoes and oatmeal are hard to eat because they stick to your mouth and jewelry.

