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People who perform oral piercings have no formal education on sterilization or infection control guidelines. For the most part, they're self-trained, which means there's a wide range of skills and knowledge about what they're doing.
So, the risk is totally taken by you, because the person who's performing the piercing isn't accountable to anyone.
RISKS OF ORAL PIERCING
- › Blood-borne disease may be transmitted i.e. HIV, hepatitis B and C, herpes simplex virus, tetanus, candida, Epstein-Barr, syphilis, and T.B.
- › Stroke, due to toxic shock
- › Swelling, which could result in blockage of the airway
- › Recurrent infections
- › Aspiration of the jewellery (swallowing or airway obstruction)
- › Pain and bleeding from the procedure with a resulting infection
- › Nerve damage (numbness)
- › Foreign body incorporation into site of piercing
- › Interference with chewing and swallowing
- › Interference with speech
- › Chipping or fracture of teeth due to the wrecking ball action of the barbell
- › Allergic reaction to jewellery or hypersensitivity
- › Increased salivation
- › Tissue trauma to the gums
- › Ludwigs angina (life threatening)
At Croydon Dental
We understand that choosing a dentist is a private and personal decision. We have dedicated our practice to the long-term health, comprehensive treatment, and tender care of our patients. After you have looked around our site, we hope that you will feel more comfortable about choosing us as your dentist. We invite you to call if you have any questions or would like to make an appointment or you can just drop by our office. We look forward to meeting you and your family!
Mission Statement
Croydon Dental is committed to providing you with attentive personalized dental care for you and your family. Our genuine friendly staff will always greet you and take time to get to know you and your needs. We will answer all of your questions and keep you informed throughout your entire treatment process. We want you to have a healthy, dazzling smile you can feel proud of.