TONGUE BAR

Tongue Bar Information and Accessories

Tongue Bar

A tongue bar is a unique piece of jewelry worn as a piercing through the tongue. The tongue is the most popular piercing site in the western world second only to the ear. Today people are getting their tongue pierced in multiple locations. The traditional placement for the tongue piercing is along the center of the tongue and about .75 inch back which helps to keep the tongue bar away from the teeth.

The Piercing

The piercing site is marked and then a clamp is applied. After being pierced, a longer, thinner tongue bar is inserted. This longer tongue bar allows space for the tongue to swell. The tongue is usually swollen for about three days. The tongue has exceptional healing abilities so if the piercing is properly taken care of it should not take longer than that. Due to these wonderful healing abilities, the piercing can close up in a matter of hours. Once you get the tongue bar, you should only remove it long enough to clean it or change it out.

The Variety

The tongue bar comes in many styles, designs, gauges, and colors. They are very affordable so you can buy one for every occasion, outfit and mood. The only limit to your type of tongue bar is you. Whether you want titanium, stainless steel, or plastic you choices are limitless. They also make tongue bars out of clear acrylic so you can keep you piercing and conceal it for you for when you need discretion such as at work or a job interview.

Care and Cleaning

Taking good care of your piercing and keeping it clean will not only keep you healthy, it will ensure your versatility with style and ease of changing out your tongue bar. As I previously mentioned, your tongue will initially swell for a few days after the piercing. This is a completely normal part of the healing process. Your piercer will instruct you on the proper cleaning ritual but it will likely include rinsing with salt water after meals and minimizing your use of strong mouthwashes to minimize irritation. You also should not drink coffee, alcohol or smoke because it slows you healing time. Though the swelling goes down in few days, it still takes six to eight weeks for it to completely heal.

Where It All Began

The history of the actual tongue piercing for the sake of wearing jewelry was first done on a German artist named Tattoo Sammy. This was done in 1978 using a 10 gauge Derma Punch. Going farther back, Aztecs pierced their tongues for blood offerings to their gods. Many groups across the globe pierced their tongues for many different religious reasons. As time goes on, the art continues to evolve.

Can Anyone Get It Done

There may be a couple of reasons that would stop you from getting the tongue bar of your dreams. Some people have an overly prominent tongue web that is long and tight and they just cannot stick their tongue out far enough to get it pierced. Another thing that can make a tongue piercing hard, if not impossible, is overly prominent veins underneath the tongue. Sometimes a good, experienced piercer can avoid them and sometimes they cannot be avoided at all.

Does It Hurt

Yes, it hurts. Many piercers these days let you swish with a numbing agent first and then it is not too bad. In fact, it hurts much worse after the fact when it is swollen and you are craving a cheese burger. Once it heals, you cannot feel it at all. If you already have your tongue pierced, good for you. It is time to start shopping for the perfect tongue bar for every occasion. They are so affordable now, you do not even have to wear the same one twice in one month.

What Are People Saying About Their Tongue Bars?

Everyone I talk to loves their tongue bar collection. Some change their tongue bar each day to match their outfit or another piercing. They also say that even though it hurt for a little bit, it was worth it because it is just such a fun piecing. What ever reason you have to increase your collection and accessorize, you can bet you are a unique individual with your own ideas. that alone will set you apart from everyone else.

Important!

The most important thing you can remember is keep it clean to prevent infection. Switching it out a lot is fine but make sure you wash your hand and the new tongue bar you put in is sterile. Rinse and clean your mouth every time you eat to keep food from getting stuck in the area and causing an infection. Most of all, be yourself and make it your own. Don't be afraid to venture out to new limits.

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