Will my tongue piercing close up in 2 hours?

Tongue piercings are among some of the most popular piercings to get, but they’re also the trickiest to take care of. Your tongue piercing will close: Within a few hours if it’s new. After days or weeks if you’ve had it for years.

What can I eat 2 days after tongue piercing?

Soft, bland foods — like applesauce and yogurt — are preferred. French kissing and oral sex are off-limits during this time. You can do a salt rinse to help minimize any pain and swelling.

Is it normal for a tongue piercing to bleed after 3 days?

A small amount of bleeding is normal, but consistent bleeding may signal a problem. After a few days, the wound may also ooze a whitish or clear fluid. When the swelling decreases, replace the jewelry with a shorter piece of jewelry. Leaving longer jewelry in place increases irritation and may damage the teeth.

How do you make the swelling go down from a tongue piercing?

Cold foods and beverages are soothing and help reduce swelling….To reduce swelling:

1. Allow ice chips to melt in the mouth.
2. Use an over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDS) according to package directions. This will help with pain control as well.
3. Don’t speak or move the jewelry more than necessary.

How long can I leave my tongue ring out?

After the healing period, you’ll need to keep the piercing in for at least 6 months in order to make sure the piercing doesn’t close itself. If you want to be on the safe side, you should leave the piercing in for one year.

Does ice cream help a tongue piercing?

Once some of the initial pain passes, you can transition back into eating soft, bland foods. Stick to things like Jell-O, ice cream, and even baby foods. Warmer soft foods, like mashed potatoes, can be safe if they don’t bother you. Remember to stay away from spicy and seasoned foods, too.

Can I eat fries after I get my tongue pierced?

I would definitely go for something soft that requires minimal chewing at first. Even about a week after I got mine pierced it still really hurt to eat anything solid. I would stay away from anything overly salty or acidic (even fries in ketchup were unbearable).

How do I stop my tongue from bleeding?

Apply gauze or cloth with pressure to the site of the injury to stop the bleeding. Place ice or a cold pack wrapped in a thin cloth to the outside of the lips or mouth if there’s any swelling. Call a doctor if bleeding doesn’t stop or if you notice a visible deformity, signs of infection, or new bleeding.

How do you make tongue piercing stop bleeding?

Apply gentle pressure to a cut on the tongue with a cold compress (e.g., ice wrapped in a clean washcloth). Once the bleeding stops or slows down, start rinsing your mouth several times a day.

How long will tongue be swollen after piercing?

Pain, as well as a range of other healing symptoms, are perfectly normal after getting a tongue piercing. You can expect the pain to last up to one month, decreasing with time. Tongue swelling usually lasts three to five days but can reduce that by drinking cold liquids.

How long does tongue swelling last?

Swelling and inflammation of the tongue typically resolve after several days. If symptoms are still present after 10 days, contact your doctor. You should also contact your doctor if you have trouble swallowing, breathing, or speaking.