It's been a week like i pierced my tongue can i stop using mouthwash?

Question

i pierced my tongue exactly a week ago. I was just wondering when can i stop using mouthwash. Its getting really annoying that i have t o use it evrytime i smoke eat and drink everything besides water.

Answer 1

You need to be using mouthwash the whole time your piercing is healing.

Healing time is roughly 2-3 months.

Good to know facts-

~Make sure the balls on your jewelry are either plastic or acrylic.

This will help minimize the damage done to teeth and gums.

~Make sure the jewelry is made out of either titanium or surgical stainless steel. You might need 24k gold if you're allergic to nickel.

~It's also a good idea to not only use alcohol-free mouthwash to clean your piercing, but its also good to brush your teeth and tongue.

~You can also rinse your mouth with sea salt if you want to. It can help with irritation and can clean your mouth even more although it tastes repulsive.

Answer 2

Takes most wounds at least a couple of weeks to heal up. When my son bit through his tongue, it took a full month before he was able to eat spicy, salty, or any strong flavored foods again. And he was a baby type person then so healed rapidly.

If you want an infection, go ahead and quit the mouthwash!! I don't know why anyone wants a post through their tongue, but it is your tongue. Just don't expect a tip if you wait on my table.

Answer 3

You should really follow the guide lines given to you by your piercer. I don't know why the first post was such a hater!!!

*Continue with your cleaning regimen till you get your bar down sided then ask the piercer then if it's ok to stop the mouthwash.