Posts Tagged ‘tongue piercing’
Oral Health Foundation highlights dangers of tongue piercings
Britain’s leading dental charity, the Oral Health Foundation, has urged the public to be aware of the dangers of tongue piercings. A recent survey carried out by the charity revealed that tongue piercings are the most common type of oral piercing, followed by lip and cheek piercings. Many people have more than one piercing, and […]
Metal tongue studs linked to increased risk of infection
A new study has found that metal piercings are more harmful for oral and general health than plastic tongue studs. Several research studies have warned against the dangers associated with tongue piercings and many dentists have advised patients to steer clear of piercings because they often cause damage to the teeth and contribute to an […]
Study links tongue piercings to dental problems
A new study carried out by the University of Buffalo in New York has suggested that tongue piercing can be a major cause of unnecessary orthodontic issues. The report claims that those with tongue piercings tend to push the metal stud against their teeth and thus cause gaps and other issues to appear. The primary […]
