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    Tongue piercings are a great way to express your identity and make a statement. If you're contemplating a tongue piercing, speak to your dentist about any potential risks beforehand. Infection is possible with every piercing, but the long-term implications on your dental health might affect your teeth, gums, and other regions of your mouth. This article explains what tongue piercings are, how to care for them, and the risks to be aware of. What Is a Tongue Piercing?  This sort of body piercing is done straight through the tongue. Oral piercings and teeth decorations are an old form...

As the demand for belly button piercings continues to rise, it’s clear that this trend is here to stay. With style driving the appeal for body piercings forwards, you might be considering getting one yourself. There are some important things you should know before getting one of these pierced belly button rings. So, what do you need to know before making this decision? Read on for more information! What is a belly button piercing? Firstly, it’s probably worth noting what a belly button piercing actually is. This type of body piercing, also called a navel piercing, is a piercing that...

Tattoo Aftercare Top Asked Questions 1. Why is tattoo aftercare important? Anytime your skin goes through a “trauma” like getting a tattoo your skin becomes sensitive and is vulnerable to scarring and infections. Taking care of your tattoo can help with the healing process and ensure that your tattoo heals properly. You want your tattoo for life and for it to continue to look as good as it did when you first got it. 2. What’s the best tattoo aftercare product? The best product to use after getting your tattoo is a product that helps moisturize your skin. The reason...

What is a cartilage piercing? A cartilage piercing is any ear piercing not done on the actual lobe area. These piercings are done on any part of the ear where the tissue (cartilage) is harder. Depending on the location on the ear, the piercing is assigned a name, for example, helix, forward helix, daith, rook, tragus, and conch. Cartilage piercings are usually done with a sterilized needle and can take up to a year to completely heal. What are Mini hoop earrings? These are also called small hoop earrings and are designed to add a little style to your piercing....

What are pushpin piercings? Pushpin jewelry is a popular style of studded labret jewelry. This type of jewelry is also referred to as push pop jewelry, press-fit jewelry, or threadless jewelry. Pushpin studs have a top with a thin post with a bend at the end attached to it. This post helps the top latch into the labret. The labret is the flat back piece of a piercing stud, which can aid in faster healing. These labrets can vary in length depending on the placement of the piercing. A professional piercer will choose the length and thickness to work best...