How Oral Piercings Damage Your Teeth
When people talk about the dangers of oral piercings, they mostly discuss the risk of infection, swelling and nerve damage to the tongue or lip. These are all possibilities, but you should know that oral piercings also present direct threats to your teeth. For example, piercing your cheek, tongue, or lip increases your chances of developing:
Gum Disease
When the jewelry comes into contact with your gums, they can cause injury to the tissues.