Laura Ljaze
Body Piercing

The ancient Aztecs and Mayans practiced oral piercings as part of rituals and offerings to their deities, demonstrating honour and endurance.  Also know as the Frenum, this piercing is in the web under the tongue. The first modern references of piercings in the oral frenulum date from the late 1990s, and have become very popular in the last couple of years.  This piercing is popular due to its discreet positioning, people can only see it if you show it to them.   This Piercing however is not for everyone and can depend on your anatomy and tongue control if you are suitable for it. 

Will it hurt? Most recipients of this piercing report feeling little to no pain, the tissue is so thin and fragile in this area that people agree its not a painful piercing. Piercing is actually very tolerable, with the majority of people reporting it to feel like 'a sharp pain and stinging sensation' that lasts just a second. It is assumed that the rush of adrenaline and endorphins are what helps customers cope with pain from piercings plus the fact that they are very quickly over. However, each individual experiences pain differently, so it is impossible to say with certainty just how much your piercing may or may not hurt.

Healing? The lingual frenulum is well known for quick healing times, low pain level and is super discreet in nature.  Although the Tongue Web piercing heals relatively quickly (Around 4-6 weeks), this piercing can be prone to rejection and migration so this piercing may not last 'years', another factor to consider is this piercing can cause gum recession over time.. This is typically due to anatomical restrictions such as Thinner frenulum tissue etc, which your piercer will make you aware of prior to carrying out the piercing.

When caring for your Tongue Web piercing, ensure that you:

• Avoid smoking, alcohol or spicy foods initially so as not to irritate the piercing whilst it heals.
• Maintain proper oral hygiene (Cleaning your teeth twice a day, flossing etc).
• Avoid playing with your jewellery with your tongue. 
• Clean your piercing twice a day, Use a gentle mouthwash or saltwater soaks to maintain good dental hygiene
• Refrain from touching the piercing to allow the tender tissue to heal and to reduce the risk of inflammation and pain.
• The jewellery must be kept in at all times or you can risk the piercing closing over.

You can dramatically reduce your risk of any problems by following this advice.

Jewellery: Body jewellery for a Tongue Web piercing usually involves a curved barbell. All of Our Titanium Body Jewellery is made from Ti6-Al4-V ELI Medical Grade Titanium, the only grade conforming to ISO 5832-3:1996 and comes from UK suppliers direct, only the best available for our clients.  

DISCLAIMER: Each body is unique and healing times vary considerably. If you have any questions, please contact your Piercer. These guidelines are based on a combination of vast professional experience, common sense, research and extensive clinical practice. This is not to be considered a substitute for medical advice from a doctor.