The first thing you should consider when getting a tongue piercing or lip piercing is using plastic or Bioplast jewelry.  This is made from a synthetic material that will cause much, much less damage to your gums and teeth.  It is softer and more flexible and reportedly the “best material for body jewelry.”  Bioplast jewelry comes in a huge variety of colors and designs and costs about the same as steel or titanium jewelry of similar styles.

Dentist reports show that traditional tongue rings, web tongue rings, and even hoop lip rings can be safe for wearers so long as they keep them clean and maintain their regular dental checkups.  On the other hand, many agree that the labret piercing has the most potential for damage.

This does NOT have to be the case if you use plastic or Bioplast tongue rings.  There are dozens of Web sites and many retail stores that sell this kind of body jewelry.  Don’t sacrifice your oral safety OR your personal style; pierce anything you want just be sure to use the proper materials to prevent and harm.