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Tongue piercing: a concern for the dentist

W W Maibaum1, V A Margherita

  • 1Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York, USA.

General Dentistry
|March 27, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Tongue piercing, a form of body art, poses oral hygiene challenges and risks complications. Dentists may need to guide patients on jewelry care and manage potential oral health issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Body art, including tattooing and scarification, is increasingly popular in Western societies.
  • Tongue piercing is a specific form of body art involving oral jewelry insertion.
  • This practice introduces foreign objects into the oral cavity, raising health concerns.

Observation:

  • Metal jewelry in the tongue can impede proper oral hygiene practices.
  • The presence of oral jewelry increases the risk of developing adverse oral sequelae.
  • Potential complications include trauma, infection, and dental issues.

Findings:

  • Maintaining oral hygiene with tongue jewelry is challenging.
  • Undesirable sequelae, such as gingival recession and tooth fracture, are potential risks.
  • The oral environment is altered by the presence of metallic implants.

Implications:

  • Dentists play a crucial role in educating patients about tongue jewelry care.
  • Professional guidance is necessary to mitigate oral health risks associated with body art.
  • Managing complications arising from tongue piercings falls within the scope of dental practice.

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