Labret and gums?

Please only contribute to this question if you are


a) piercer


b) have had experience


c) know what you are talking about.





So yeah, I take great care of my teeth and gums, and would like to minimize any risk of injury to them. Labrets look great, and people always advice you to "get it in the right place" Where exactly is this?


Will it be right below the lip?


Lower than that so it doesnt hit teeth, but gums?


How much of a difference will bioplast make?


When you move to a shorter length after the healing period, will it have little to no contact with yout teeth and gums?


How often is it for someone to have thier gums deteriate?





What other precations are there? Is it as serious as people make it sound?





Vertical labrets are out of the question, I dislike them.

Labret and gums?
The correct placement for a labret piercing depends on you. Everyone's mouth is different, so placement has to be different for them. It should not rub against gums or teeth. Your piercer will be able to determine the right placement for you.





Bioplast will slow gum erosion (if it's happening) but it won't stop it or correct the problem. Gum erosion happens because of the pressure and the friction of the jewelry against the gums, softer material doesn't change either of those (but it will lessen damage to teeth to a degree)





The shorter jewelry should fit snugly against your lip, minimizing contact with teeth and gums.





There are no specific numbers of people who have had problems. Many people are fine with the piercing (that's why you see so many of them), but it's not uncommon for gum or tooth issues either.





Gum erosion and tooth damage are costly to repair, sometimes they can't be repaired. I advise people that if they start to notice a problem, go to their piercer to try different options (different style jewelry for example). If the problem does not correct itself or gets worse, I advise them to remove the piercing. A problem needs to be dealt with as soon as possible, as minor gum erosion will correct itself with time (in most cases)





I also usually suggest vertical labrets, but if you don't like them, then they're not an option for you.





Keep in mind that the combination of proper placement and proper jewelry can minimize the risks greatly (although can not eliminate them entirely).
Reply:Mine doesn't even effect my teeth or gums it did take some getting used to in the first week or so but now well I don't even notice it. but I did move to the shorter length cuz I found myself wanting to tounge it all the time.
Reply:center labrets/lowbrets will inevitably erode your gums from the disc rubbing against your teeth





if you get an off center one, like where most typically wear a ring, you'll have no problems
Reply:mine put a very large whole in my gum..i had only had it for 3 weeks...Now it has been out for 2 years and the whole is still there and my tooth is super sensitive there..
Reply:Dude. Bioplast is a Godsend. I have a Madonna piercing and so far so good. Just got it pierced on 4.20 so I'm trying to be patient as far as the swelling and pain goes.





I had it done once before but had to take it out a few days after piercing it.





I'm not allowed to have any facial piercings with my job. But I bought some jewelry that should disguise it nicely. I plan on changing the jewelry this Sunday.





My gums are already beginning to recede. But it's not painful. And it will stop / start healing once I change the jewlery.





Bioplast is wonderful. Not only does it alleviate gum irritation but it promotes speedy healing. Discharge from the piercing site can't stick to bioplast like it does to any type of metal. Thus you can clean it better and such.





It's not really that dangerous. As long as you know what you're doing, you should be fine. I even had some dental work done this past Monday and it wasn't a problem.





Sea salt, Biotene, Softsoap and a clean toothbrush are the basic care kit you'll need. You may want to carry around a can of H2Ocean or put some sea salt in a water bottle for on-the-go rinses.





You need to rinse after every meal, snack or drink other than water. Some say sea salt water is way better than mouthwash. I would agree. Sea salt water not only cleans and prevents bacteria from accumulating, but it helps alleviate pain. Great for canker sores and any other mild oral irritations, as well.





Hope this was helpful.