Woud you please discuss the cons to having a tongue ring?

Gum & Teeth Damage: From a dental standpoint, tongue rings may cause damage to gums, teeth, and fillings. The repeated pressure from the piercing to your gums can lead to gum recession and sensitive teeth. Biting or playing with the piercing can injure your teeth and lead to cracked, scratched or sensitive teeth. Piercings can also damage fillings and crowns.

Tongue rings: Tongue piercing comes w continued pain as well as swelling, tenderness, bleeding & bruising for around 5 days. If the swelling makes it difficult to breath then you need emergent medical evaluation to ensure that your airway does not become compromised. If the tongue is seeping drainage that is other then white-colored or that is malodorous – then please seek medical care for a possible infection.