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I have my tongue ring for a yr now in nov. if i take it out for a couple hours will it close. or how fast?
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It will not close: In couple of hours . It needs at least couple of days if not weeks to gradually form granulation tissue and close.
Answered 10/26/2013
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Tongue ring: Once removed if there is no existing infection the hole will close on its own but not within a few hours.
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