If your teenager suddenly says they want a tongue piercing, your first instinct might be to freak out a bit. But before you tell them no or roll your eyes, take a breath. It's worth understanding why ...

Naomi Watts' daughter Kai is showing off her tongue piercing. The 16-year-old daughter of Watts, 57, and her ex Liev ...

There's always a level of risk that comes with getting a new piercing, no matter where you get it, which is why you should always do a bit of research on the specific type you want before making an ...

Infection occurs when bacteria become trapped inside the piercing. Tongue piercings — especially new ones — are more prone to infections than other piercings because of all the bacteria in your mouth.

While metal tongue studs may have more flash than piercings made of plastic, a mouthful of steel also harbors more bacteria, researchers report in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Adolescent ...

The healing process of a tongue piercing may vary from person to person. However, with proper aftercare, the body typically treats the piercing like a scar healing. A tongue piercing creates a wound ...

Reveals the problems experienced by individuals who undergo tongue piercing. Shows the working practices of tongue piercers. Suggests that dental trauma is a long-term consequence of wearing tongue ...

Bode [Nepal], April 15 (ANI): In the medieval town of Bode, Nepal, a 30-year-old man named Sujan Bagh Shrestha pierced his tongue with a 10-inch-long needle, continuing a century-old tradition. This ...

To provide the reader with information to update their knowledge of the complications associated with oral piercings. Modifications of the body including tattooing and body piercing have been ...