The tongue is considered a fairly popular place for puncture, of course, for it should be correctly selected jewelry. The choice largely depends on the visual component, but this is far from the main characteristic. There are many parameters that must be considered so that the puncture does not cause inconvenience.
What is it like?
The tongue rods consist of a straight rod of small thickness (slightly thicker than the needle), on which balls are wound on both sides. Sometimes a twisted mount can only be on one side, if on the second there is a specific decoration in the form of a crystal, skull, and the other. Jewelry on both sides is made large so that they cannot fall into the puncture and fall out, which, in turn, can damage the tongue. This is the organ on which the taste buds of a person are located, sometimes after a puncture some tastes cease to be felt.
Most often, a puncture is done in the middle, less often symmetrically on two sides of the center. Long rods are best suited for so-called longitudinal or horizontal punctures. The tongue pierces right to left (direction is not important) a few centimeters from the tip. It’s not very safe to touch the edge, this can cause severe bleeding. Sometimes they pierce only the very tip of the tongue, round earrings are quite suitable for this place. Rings are also used to puncture a bridle.
Suitable size
The length and thickness of the jewelry is chosen independently, depending on the desired result. The standard dimensions of the tongue are 16 mm in length and 8 mm in diameter. In this case, the core protrudes slightly beyond the tongue and the jewelry does not interfere, while it looks quite freely and beautifully. However, the dimensional grid is almost unlimited, the length can range from 4.5 mm to 38 mm. Small rods sit tight, pull the tongue a little, creating a cute dimple on its surface. Some, on the contrary, prefer long rods, allowing you to create a very unusual image.
The puncture can be stretched, gradually choosing a larger diameter of the decoration. Wide bars for the tongue look rather rude. Too voluminous decorations can be uncomfortable, it will not be easy to get used to them at first. Because of their wearing, diction can change. In addition, rods or rings that constantly touch the teeth can spoil the enamel.
Please note that immediately after the puncture, you must insert the earring longer than necessary. The rod should move freely so that the metal could not grow to a fresh wound. So the healing process will be much faster and painless.
How to put on a barbell?
The first tongue rod after the puncture is put on immediately, this must be done by the master to avoid damage. After a few weeks (an average of 3-4), the earring can be exchanged for any other. Even if the wound has already healed, the jewelry should be treated with hydrogen peroxide, and the oral cavity with a weak salt solution.
Threaded rod should always be very careful. Sometimes, in inexpensive rods, a clasp seizes the tongue, in this case, the fastening of the balls. If a similar situation has occurred and you cannot easily remove the jewelry, you must go to the master. Do not try to solve the problem yourself, this can lead to the fact that the puncture will tear.
Materials
The metal is constantly in contact with the mucosa, so in order to avoid irritation or suppuration of the puncture, you should pay attention to the material. It is recommended to use only silver or gold tongue rods for permanent wear. Cheap metal, especially coated on top with paint or varnish, will begin to oxidize, and the coating may crack and remain inside the puncture.
Titanium, widely used in medicine, is considered to be an ideal material. It is proved that this metal is the best combined with the human body. It is absolutely harmless, non-toxic, does not cause rejection. Acrylic jewelry is used as a cheaper and more easily accessible counterpart. They have the advantage that they do not spoil the enamel, nor do they cause an allergic reaction.
The truth about surgical steel
Surgical steel jewelry is often used in Russia for the first time after piercing. Since surgical instruments are made from this metal, it is considered the most suitable. However, in many countries, surgical steel is prohibited due to the release of harmful substances into the body. Therefore, it should not be worn until the wound has completely healed.
Variety of designs
Today there is a huge variety of tongue piercing bars. They differ not only in length and diameter. Color, patterns, design and nozzles - the choice is huge, it is not difficult to find a thing that will appeal to even the most demanding buyer with a subtle peculiar taste.
Nozzles are made from absolutely any materials of the most various forms. Girls most often choose simple metal balls or shiny large rhinestones. Interestingly, multi-colored balls look like miniature spikes.
Curly bars in the tongue look beautiful. Images on them can be very brutal, for example, with figures of a skull, bones, head of a lion or a Gothic cross, or very feminine and even childish: flowers, hearts, stars, emoticons and butterflies.
Metal rods are mostly silver. Exceptions are gold, surgical steel and acrylic. Steel is most often found in silver or laconic black color, it is painted quite rarely.