– Healing time: 2-3 weeks
– Swelling lasts up to 1 week
How to reduce swelling?
You can use:
– Ice
– Camomile or salvia brew
– Ibuprofen (also helps to reduce pain), IMPORTANT: before you use it you should read the label
How to take care of the piercing?
– Buy a soft toothbrush and a delicate paste. Good mouth hygiene goes with the good healing!
– Rinse your mouth with the chamomile brew and separately with the antiseptic liquid (Dentosept, Corsydol, Octainsept, Biotene – all available in pharmacies)
– Don’t use a regular mouthwash – it contains alcohol that slows down the healing process
– Use an additional pillow for sleep – having your head higher that your heart while asleep will reduce swelling
– Check if your piercing marbles are tightened up only with clean hands
– No kissing! For real: it’s hard, but you mustn’t exchange the bacteria during healing time
– Don’t put the pen in your mouth, don’t bite the
– Avoid hot drinks and spicy dishes
– Don’t drink alcohol, don’t use aspirin
– Don’t play with your piercing
– Don’t pull out your piercing