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While body piercing is a form of self-expression, lip piercing can damage teeth and recede gums. Therefore, complications from wearing lip piercings should be considered before engaging in this hobby.
1. Possible complications when wearing lip piercings
1.1 Pain and swelling Since lip piercing is a procedure that pierces healthy tissue, the affected area reacts with pain and swelling. While pain and swelling in the mouth area is occurring, the patient may not be able to clean his teeth and gums thoroughly, which can easily cause periodontitis. Furthermore, swelling can interfere with eating and speaking.
1.2 Bad breath Because lip piercing jewelry covers mouth tissue, it's harder to brush properly. Without proper brushing, plaque bacteria and food debris can build up around the piercing causing bad breath.
1.3 Infection An excessive accumulation of bacteria can lead to an infection around the piercing. Signs of an infection can be redness, swelling, pain, and a foul odor. Without treatment, oral infections can lead to more serious health problems.
1.4 Changing saliva flow Wearing lip piercings can increase saliva flow. Often, an abundance of saliva is a boon because it helps prevent tooth decay. However, too much saliva can sometimes cause a buildup of tartar (tartar), which is calcified plaque that hardens on the teeth and under the gums, resulting in receding gums. To resolve, tartar buildup can only be removed with a professional dental cleaning.
1.5 Gum Recession Since the metal component of lip piercings can rub against the gums when speaking, chewing or moving the piercing out of habit, it can cause gum tissue to recede. Receding gums sometimes require surgery to correct.
1.6 Gum disease Because harmful bacteria can build up in the mouth during lip piercings, people are susceptible to periodontal disease (gum disease). Periodontal disease is an infection that can lead to surgery. If left untreated, this condition can cause tooth loss and affect overall health.
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2. Why can lip piercing lead to receding gums?
People who get lip piercings often want to make a difference, personality and attract attention. Besides these gains, because of the impact of metal rings on the gum surface, they can also recede, affecting the aesthetics of the teeth.
Indeed, researchers say the habit of lip piercing can not only lead to receding gums, but can also make dental problems worse. When comparing the gums of 29 young people who had undergone lip piercing and 29 others who had never had the procedure, the results showed that about half were women, young adults and more than 40% of cases had receding gums. This number is much higher than the 7% rate of receding gums in the group that never wore lip piercings.
In addition, the degree of receding gums in lip piercing people is also much more severe than in those who have never intervened when it is observed that the gums recede more than twice. At the same time, those who participated in lip piercings for the longest time were often the hardest hit. Age, gender and other factors are not important; Only the duration of lip piercing was most strongly associated with this outcome.
In addition to the abrasion of the gums due to the impact of wearing lip piercings, this person will also face certain limitations when it comes to oral hygiene. This predisposing condition may be due to local pain or swelling or fear of dislodging or dislodging the lip piercing. Therefore, the food plaque on the teeth is not cleaned, over a long time will become tartar and contribute to receding gums.
3. How to overcome the receding gums caused by lip piercing?
Receding gums is a process in which the edge of the gum tissue surrounding a tooth is worn away or pulled back, exposing more of the crown or root of the tooth. At this time, the dental pockets or gaps that form between the teeth and the gum line widen, making it easier for disease-causing bacteria to accumulate. If not treated early, the habit of lip piercing not only causes normal gum recession, but also causes the supporting tissues and bone structure of the teeth to be severely damaged, which can eventually lead to tooth loss.
Receding gums due to lip piercing is a common dental problem. Most people who wear lip piercings don't know they have receding gums because the consequences are gradual. The first sign of receding gums is often tooth sensitivity or you may notice that your teeth look longer than usual. At this point, receding gums is not something that can be easily ignored. The patient needs to remove the lip piercing soon to have the opportunity to recover as well as visit the dentist soon if the gum recession is severe. Receding treatments will be considered to repair the gums and prevent further damage.
If you have a mild condition, your dentist can treat gum recession by deep cleaning the affected area, usually by scaling. Under the pressure of the high-pressure water flow, the accumulated plaque and tartar will be removed, making it more difficult for germs to live and cause disease. Antibiotics may also be prescribed to get rid of any harmful bacteria left behind.
In the case of severe gum recession, infection causing bone loss, forming large dental pockets that are difficult to deep clean, the patient may need surgery to repair the consequential damage and control widespread infection.
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4. How can I prevent receding gums with lip piercing?
When lip piercing is a hobby, a passion that cannot be given up, the best way to prevent receding gums is to comply with good oral care measures. This basically includes proper brushing and flossing every day as well as going to the dentist at least twice a year as recommended.
If you suspect that you have receding gums, the patient needs to go to the dentist earlier for intervention, to prevent the gums from receding more heavily and faster. Always use a soft-bristled toothbrush and follow proper brushing steps. If there is additional malocclusion or grinding of teeth while sleeping, the patient needs to be corrected soon because these are also other causes of receding gums.
In addition, lip piercing people also need to follow other ways to prevent gum recession, including:
Quit smoking Drink lots of water Build a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as a source of nutrition antioxidant rich nutrition Regularly monitor possible changes in the mouth In summary, when deciding to get a lip piercing or continue to wear a lip piercing, a person needs to pay more attention to their oral health again. Proper oral hygiene is necessary to get rid of harmful bacteria that can cause infection, resulting in receding gums. Moreover, it is necessary to regularly visit the dentist to detect gum recession early and prevent permanent damage to teeth and gums. Thus, by taking good care of their teeth, each person can be confident with a personalized piercing and a long-lasting healthy smile.
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