Tongue tied - Lifelines - health problems involving tongue piercing - Brief Article

Vibrant Life, Jan-Feb, 2003

Do you know a teenager or young adult who is thinking of having a tongue piercing or already has one? Perhaps you should suggest that your friend have a visit with a dentist. Tongue piercings can lead to a number of unpleasant problems, including chipped teeth and receding gums. And new research shows that these problems tend to increase significantly after two years of wearing the tongue jewelry. Long term, tongue ornaments cause a lifelong series of mouth problems, including tooth loss.

(Journal of Periodontology)