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Had Tongue Pierced, White Skin Tag. Use Biotene Mouth Wash. What Is Wrong?
I got my tongue pierced 3 weeks ago, the swelling went away after a week an it stopped hurting. It was doing fine untill a couple days ago it started get sore an i noticed a whitish skin tag on the bottom hole. And its sore when i move my tongue piercing. I use biotene mouth wash and brush my teeth alot. I was wondering if its okay or is something wrong with it?
Wed, 22 May 2013
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pierced area of tongue has ulcerated.
First of all,let me advice you that piercing tongue is an unhealthy practice.
I would advice you to gargle using betadine and warm saline.
Topical analgesics has to be applied on the ulcerated area.
Floss your tongue using soft scrapers.
Avoid vigorous brushing techniques.
Take plenty of fluids as well as nutritious food.
If symptoms persists,please do visit a dentist.
Take care.
Thanks for posting your query.
The pierced area of tongue has ulcerated.
First of all,let me advice you that piercing tongue is an unhealthy practice.
I would advice you to gargle using betadine and warm saline.
Topical analgesics has to be applied on the ulcerated area.
Floss your tongue using soft scrapers.
Avoid vigorous brushing techniques.
Take plenty of fluids as well as nutritious food.
If symptoms persists,please do visit a dentist.
Take care.
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