Is it OK to have a lip piercing with braces?

Oral Piercings & Orthodontics Tongue or lip piercing may hit the braces when you’re talking or sleeping, and this can cause them to chip. Piercings may interfere with tooth movement as well, making your orthodontic treatment less effective, or causing gaps to form between the teeth.

Can you get a smiley if you have braces?

You should wait to get a smiley piercing if you currently have braces. It’s been done, but braces are just one more thing that your new jewelry can snag on, so it’s better to wait until the hazard has been removed.

Are lip piercings bad for your teeth?

The jewelry worn when you have your lips pierced can scratch the gums and damage the enamel on the teeth. Therefore, you should not wear this type of jewelry if you wish to protect your gums and teeth. Moreover, with the lip pierced, bacteria can get into the opening, exposing you to infection.

Can you have a tongue ring with braces?

The simple answer to this question is yes: there is no greater harm from tongue piercings with braces than without braces. Your braces are not at risk of damage by the tongue piercing.

What are snake eyes piercing?

The Snake Eyes piercing, which may look like two separate piercings, is actually a curved bullbar that penetrates horizontally through the tongue. The hazard it has on the tongue is that it binds the two muscles, meaning they are unable to move independently.

What is a gum piercing?

The piercing actually goes through the frenulum (the small flap of tissue that connects the gums to the lips). As you may know, one of the most common locations for a gum piercing is on the upper part of the mouth, right above the two front teeth. This is sometimes called a “frowny piercing.”

What G is a smiley piercing?

Upper Lip Frenulum (a.k.a. smiley, scrumper) Piercing The jewelry that is typically worn in this piercing initially will be 18 gauge (1mm) to 16 gauge (1.2mm) in thickness and includes small diameter circular barbells, such as horseshoe rings, segment rings, or captive rings.

Can you get a tongue piercing at 14?

If you’re 14 to 16 you must bring a parent or guardian. Also, piercings below the neck and on tongues at this age are carried out at the discretion of the piercer. Tongue piercing is usually perfectly safe but there are some possible risks to teeth and overall health, including chipped teeth or infections.