  Overview
From hairstyles, to clothing,
tattoos to jewelry, today's youth are
making a fashion statement. But those
that want to look cool with oral piercing
may be looking to their dentists and
physicians for help afterwards.
Common symptoms after oral piercing include
pain, swelling, infection, an increased
flow of saliva and injuries to the gum
tissue. If a blood vessel was in the
path of the needle during the piercing,
severe and difficult-to-control bleeding
can result. For some, chipped or cracked
teeth, blood poisoning or even blood
clots can occur. For many, the swelling
of the tongue is a common side effect.
And in extreme cases, a severely swollen
tongue can actually close off the airway
and prevent breathing.
Unfortunately, many young people with
oral piercings don't realize that these
alarming side effects could happen to
them. So, skip the mouth jewelry and
let your healthy smile make your fashion
statement.
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