Why is it advised not to consume spicy/seafood after a tongue piercing?

Question

Why is it advised not to consume spicy/seafood after a tongue piercing?

Answer 1

Spicy food can irritate the healing tissue. It's best to avoid anything that will irritate it for the first few weeks, including acidic foods/beverages like orange juice as well.  

Answer 2

aww ouch don't know

Answer 3

u shouldnt eat spicy food after getting pierced because it burns!!! i got snakebites on my lips and then i went to tacobell and it was like pompei in my mouth! lol wait about 1 month or 2 for it to heal then go for it