Oral piercings are a trend that can cause severe damage to your teeth and gums. People with tongue piercings tend to bite on the jewelry and the hard metal ball is constantly hitting tooth structure; this increases the chance of chipping a tooth, while lip rings can wear away gum tissue and lead to gingivitis and expose root surface, causing sensitivity to hot, cold, and sweet foods.
Because our goal is for you to keep your teeth and gums healthy for your lifetime, we do not recommend any oral piercings.
– from Pam T. (Dental Assistant)