Oral piercings can result in chronic dental pain

While it may be fun and fashionable to get your tongue or lip pierced, dentists and dental surgeons are very much against the practice.

In this article, Warning for Teens: Teeth and Jewelry Don’t Mix, two researchers explain that teens with oral piercings present with a high number of tooth fractures, gum disease and periodontal damage. This can lead to chronic problems and pain later on in life if not cared for immediately.

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