After you take out your jewelry, there will be scarring. Even if you opt for a labret stud with a flat disc backing, the jewelry will most likely rub against your teeth. After a while, it could contribute to enamel wear and receding gum lines. If you already struggle with these issues, stay away from any oral piercing. This is extremely important. Be vigilant and shop around before choosing the person to pierce your cheeks. The cheek piercing might be straightforward, but there are some individualizations you can choose.
The single cheek piercing simply pierces one cheek instead of two. Close search. Dermal Threaded Ends. Tongue Rings. VCH Jewelry. Flat Back Earrings. Circular Barbells. Curved Barbells. Spiral Barbell. Straight Barbells Gemstone Barbells. Replacement Parts.
Piercing Cleaning. New Arrivals. Pearl Body Jewelry. As with any new piercings, you will need to keep these clean with PURE sea salt dissolved in warm water. But even once they are all settled in which will probably take the better part of a year, TBH there is a huge chance they will still be volatile.
I even recently had a super bad flare up after almost FIVE YEARS of having mine in which one of my piercings got so randomly swollen and infected that the whole bar and backing disappeared inside the tissue of my cheek. I had to get antibiotics and the bar changed back to a one inch. Just un luck of the draw! I know, I know — fuck what people think!
Especially a few years ago! Although, I also think our culture is learning to accept body mods more as time goes on.
I smiled even bigger. Needless to say, I scowled the motherfucker almost to cinders. Although my dentist does frown at all the face furniture I especially used to have.
If you leave these in for more than, say, a few months; you will end up with scars. They will look like dimples, but they will also look like scars.
Some people get their piercings with the sole intent of scarification. Hover Here! The healing process is extensive, as Engelman explains "it can take months to over a year to heal and often leaves a scar.
Engelman adds that infection and scarring are common. To minimize potential infection, she advises you "keep clean inside and outside of the mouth two to three times per day, don't play with the jewelry, and avoid chemicals near the piercing. Some other helpful precautions include cleaning the outside of the piercing with antibacterial soap or Bactine.
When you're done cleaning the area, pat it dry with a clean towel and try your best to keep the area cool and arid. Also, avoid turning the jewelry—this is an antiquated tip that doesn't often serve the piercing site well and could instead cause irritation. According to the Association of Professional Piercers APP , you should always wash your hands thoroughly before touching any piercing. Swelling can be alleviated with an ice pack and should subside within a week.
If you notice any blood, pus, yellow discharge, or an increase in swelling after a few days, this might signal an infection and you should consult your doctor. If you suspect any damage has been done to your parotid duct, seek immediate medical care.
Be sure your piercer has a specialty piercing license and ask to see a portfolio of past healed piercings. Each state has protocol to follow when it comes to body modification procedures, which can be found on their Department of Health website.
As aforementioned, parotid gland or duct damage may occur. Signs of damage include dry mouth, pus, and foul taste in the mouth, face pain, and fever. Swelling around the jaw or neck might also be a symptom of damage, and you should seek the care of your doctor.
You also want to minimize the potential of less severe infections due to your new piercing. Also be careful not to bite down on the initial length. When it comes to choosing jewelry for your dimple piercing, surgical steel or titanium is Engelman's choice.
Start out with a longer bar that won't get trapped when the cheek swells post-procedure, which makes it more difficult to clean. Borrowman recommends you start out with jewelry that will accommodate the swelling process.
One of the greatest things about cheek piercings is the fun you can have with style choice. You can keep it simple with a bead or ball stud or go more extravagant with a sparkling gemstone or even a charm.
Piercers will most likely always be responsible for changing out dimple piercing jewelry, at the very least, for the first year.
Ask your piercer about the different kinds of backings to put on the inside of your cheeks. Depending on the inside of your mouth and placement of your teeth, you might end up getting a different backing for each side of your mouth.
Flat discs are the most common backings. Be sure to consult with your dentist to make sure your new jewelry isn't causing damage to your teeth. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Updated July, Association of Professional Piercers.
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