Oral Piercing
While many people think this trend looks cool, it has many possible and harmful side effects.
Millions of bacteria live in your mouth, so oral piercings may become infected easily. Piercing can cause uncontrollable bleeding and nerve damage. If a blood vessel was in the path of the needle during the piercing, severe and difficult to control bleeding can result as well as blood clots or blood poisoning.
The jewelry itself can be a hazard or cause other problems such as chipped or cracked teeth, bad breath caused from the bacteria around the piercing and allergic reactions to the metals.
Since oral health is important for overall health, the effects of an oral piercing may have a greater impact than one may think. Unfortunately, many people with oral piercings don't realize that these side effects could happen to them.
Resource: American Dental Association
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