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)