CLEANING SOLUTION

An alcohol-free antimicrobial or antibacterial mouth rinse should be used according to package instructions. An alternative to use is a sea salt rinse. This can be made with 1/8 tsp UNIODIZED sea salt to 1 cup(8oz.) warm water.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse mouth for 30-60 seconds with solution after meals during the entire minimum initial healing time. Do not use mouthwash or sea salt more than 4-5 times daily and use it over intervals spaced throughout the entire day. If you clean too often ,the top of your tongue will start to turn a white to yellowish color. If this happens, continue to clean your piercing,but reduce the number of times you are cleaning it per day to no more than 2 times.

A new soft bristled toothbrush should be purchased,to help reduce the bacteria that is introduced into your mouth.

WHAT IS NORMAL

Swelling is perfectly normal during the first part of healing and can be greatly reduce by sucking (not chewing) on chipped or shaved ice . the majority of the swelling usually lasts for 3-5 days.

Any new piercing can bleed off and on for a few days. Some tenderness or discomfort.

Plaque may form on tongue jewelry,commonly on the bottom ball and/or post. Scrub your barbell with a soft bristled toothbrush(gently during healing). Piercing have a tendency to have ups and downs during healing by seeming healed and then regressing. Try to be patient,and do keep cleaning during the entire healing time,even if the piercing seems healed sooner. Each body is unique, and healing times can vary considerably.

After swelling is gone (5 to 10 days) see your piercer to have the longer initial jewelry replaced with a shorter barbell.

WHAT TO DO

Try to sleep with your head propped up on pillows for the first few night to help with initial swelling . An over the counter, non-steroidal anti-flammatory such as Ibuprofen ( Advil, Motrin etc.) taken according to package instructions can reduce discomfort,and it can also help to diminish swelling the first few days.

Try to go slowly when you eat and to take small bites when you are getting used to your new jewelry. Cold foods and Beverages feel great and can help diminish swelling. Drink plenty of liquids, especially bottled water.

GET ENOUGH SLEEP AND EAT A NUTRITIOUS DIET. THE HEALTHIER YOUR LIFESTYLE,THE EASIER IT WILL BE FOR YOUR PIERCING TO HEAL

WHAT TO AVOID

No oral sexual contact including French(wet) kissing or oral sex during the entire initial healing period.

Avoid chewing on gum, tobacco, fingernails, etc., during healing. Don't share plates, cups, or eating utensils. Reduce smoking.

Stay away from aspirin, large amounts of caffeine, and alcoholic beverages for the first several days.

Alcoholic beverages include all beer, wine and hard liquor. These can cause additional swelling, bleeding and discomfort due to dehydration.

Refrain from eating spicy, salty, acidic, or hot temperature foods and beverages for a few days.

Do not play with the piercing for the initial healing time beyond the necessary movement for speaking and eating.

Don't use too many different products; select and use only one cleaning solution( such as Tech 2000 or Biotene).

Keep following the care procedures during the entire minimun initial healing time, even if the piercing seems healed sooner.

If you have any question feel free to call us at:

(806)935-7433

Tuesday thru Saturday

1:00pm to 10:00pm.