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A member asked:
How long should you wait after getting a tongue piercing before having a dental procedure?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
After swelling: Normally after a puncture wound the tongue swells, unless it is anemergency, i would recommend that you wait until the swelling disappears. If you suspect a problem, go asap.
Answered 3/12/2015
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Wait for healing: Let the wound heal. Better yet, remove the tongue jewelry. It can cause dental problems such as broken teeth and gum recession.
Answered 12/20/2014
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Tongue piercing: It's best to wait a few day until the tongue is healed before you get elective dental procedures. I case of emergency it's ok to have treatment as needed. There is a good chance that antibiotic will be used for the emergency procedure.
Answered 2/9/2017
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