Tongue Ring is One of the Most Common Forms of Body Jewelry
Piercings are an increasingly popular way for individuals to differentiate themselves from one another.
As time has advanced, piercings have evolved from the traditional ear piercing to more extreme piercings, such as tongue rings or piercings.
Tongue piercings first became popular in the 1980′s when the availability of high quality, surgical steel tongue rings and other types of body jewelry were readily available for the first time. The tongue piercing is largely associated with the Gauntlet which was the first professional piercing studio in the United States and from which many extreme piercings emerged. Owner Jim Ward was an active advocate of this particular form of body jewelry.
Unlike most popular jewelry, tongues are pierced with straight barbell jewelry rather than a traditional round or curved ring. However, the term tongue ring has, over time, become the slang term used by many to describe the piercing. As the popularity of tongue piercings has grown, so has the variety of tongue rings available for individuals with such piercings. The beads at the end of the barbells used for tongue rings can be made of many different kinds of decor
ative materials. Flat beads matching the natural color of the tongue and “no show” beads have become popular as individuals with tongue piercings enter the workplace. Others can enjoy neon, metal, glowing and shaped beads and balls.
Although tongue rings are stylish and popular, special care must be taken to ensure that they’re properly done to prevent oral health problems. The traditional and proper placement of a tongue ring is in the center of the tongue, near the center of the mouth. The tongue ring should be angled to slightly lean back from the teeth to make talking and eating easier. Damage to teeth and the enamel of teeth is minimal when the piercing has proper placement. Other than a slight impact on the way a person talks for the first few days, there is only a very slight chance of any teeth, gum or tissue damage due to a tongue ring.
Piercings are good, temporary way for an individual to express themselves in a world in which places more and more value on being an individual and not a “follower”. Using careful consideration and proper planning, any expressive individual can manage to do this.
About the Author
Jade Greene is a body jewelry expert who focuses on tongue rings.
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