You can get a piercing on the inside of your mouth (intraoral) or the type that you can see outside of your mouth (perioral). Some types of oral piercings are: It's a way to express your style, but it ...

Add another health risk to the list of reasons people should steer clear of tongue, lip or cheek piercing. Researchers say they now have a documented case of substantial gum recession occurring around ...

A vertical lip piercing, also known as a vertical labret, is done by inserting jewelry through the middle of your lower lip. Although it is a popular practice, a vertical lip piercing can come with ...

For some, the oral piercing may look cool, while for others, it becomes a reason for pain and suffering. "If it is done in a proper way, following the protocol, it might not affect oral health. But if ...

Youngsters should think twice before getting their tongue or lips pierced, a new study has warned. Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) have found that oral tissue piercings fracture teeth and ...

A vertical lip piercing, or vertical labret piercing, is done by inserting jewelry through the middle of your bottom lip. It’s popular among people into body modification, as it’s a more noticeable ...

The healing process of a tongue piercing may vary from person to person. However, with proper aftercare, the body typically treats the piercing like a scar healing. A tongue piercing creates a wound ...

Infection occurs when bacteria become trapped inside the piercing. Tongue piercings — especially new ones — are more prone to infections than other piercings because of all the bacteria in your mouth.