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What are some complications of piercings/tattoos? |
-aspiration/ingestion of jewelry -bacteremia -hepatitis -HIV -Hemorrhage -Localized infection/pain -nerve damage - disease transmission |
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Dental problems associated with piercings ? |
-fractured/ cracked teeth - pulpal damage -gingivial recession - increased salivary flow - impediment of speech - dental radiographic obstruction - plaque and calculus retention |
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Risks and complications? 4 |
infection, overgrowth, damage of teeth, aspiration |
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infection is possible when? high risk where? handling what? |
- infection is possible with any opening in skin or tissue - high risk because of vast amount of bacteria in mouth - handling the jewelry once it has been placed also increases the chances of developing an infection |
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overgrowth is what? due to ? has to be ? |
-skin grows over piercing, embedding it inside of the skin - due to excessive swelling when the length of the piercing is too small -typically has to be surgically removed |
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damage of teeth from? includes? |
- teeth that come in contact with mouth jewelry can chip or crack - one study reported that 47% of people wearing barbell tongue for 4 or more years had at least one chipped tooth - includes restorations as well |
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aspiration is what? |
- jewelry that becomes loose in the mouth can become a choking hazard and if swallowed can result in injury to the digestive track or lungs |
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what questions should be ask before a piercing is done? |
-medical history- heart problems, joint replacement ( need for premedication) - immune system problems - bleeding difficulties, susceptibility to infection - metal allergies - swelling and airway blockage - dye allergies ( most common red dye) |
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healing times for tongue, lip, cheek |
tongue- 3-6 weeks lip- 4-8 months cheek- 6-10 months |
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types of mouth piercing |
lip piercing, single tongue piercing, usual piercing, frenum , floor of the mouth piercing |
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immediate care after piercing ? |
- rinse with antimicrobial or antibacterial solution - sleep with your head propped up - OTC anti- inflammatory ( ibuprofen) - check twice daily that jewelry is on tight - use new toothbrush to clean site - take small bites of cold food & drink lots of cold liquids - suck on ice chips to reduce swelling |
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things to avoid after piercing ? |
- tobacco -caffeine - gum - foreign objects in the mouth - stress - aspirin - spicy & salty foods - hot foods |
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maintenance of piercing ? |
- clean jewelry after every meal - avoid hard and sticky foods - check that jewelry is secure ( often) - any sign of complications check with physician or dentist immediately |
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oral tattoos are? |
said to be less painful compared to other parts of the body |
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health risks of oral tattoos? |
-tattoo ink can rub against and erode gum tissue over time - infection - swelling |
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tattoos last how long? why? |
- can last as short as 3 months or up to 4 years - due to chemical content in mouth - will have to get tattoo redone frequently and can be expensive |
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oral tattoos after care |
- wait a few hours after procedure before drinking,smoking or eating - rinse with mouthwash after procedure,drinking,smoking or eating ------ antibacterial alcohol- loose mouth wash no less than four -five times a day - to lessen the scabbing use ointments which are vitamin A and D based -prevent consuming acidic ingredients until it has healed completely -avoid scratching or rubbing |
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not so common oral piercings? |
tooth piercing, tooth gems , teeth tattoos |
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what is a tooth piercing can cause? |
-tooth drilling and piercing causes pulp injury,pain, nonvital and fracture of tooth - not very common |
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tooth gems are? can cause? |
- temporary -painless - non invasive treatment - can be removed at any time - stain resistant - quick procedure - 250- 500$ - acclamation of soft plaque to avoid, carefully brush after every meal |
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tooth gem made of? |
- silver, gold, diamond, ruby, and sapphire crystals - cut and polished -- hardly feel them , no sharp edges - gem/ ornament must be higher gold - metal standard can oxidize and even change its color to greenish |
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teeth tattoos? |
- no use of tattoo gun - tattoos are not applied to the natural tooth structure -either to porcelain veneers or crowns -later bonded to the teeth - can have permanent or temporary - temporary tooth tattoos are stick on decals ( using a mild etch) |
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teeth tattoos procedure for permanent tooth tattoo |
- dentist preps tooth -dentist takes impression - impression is sent to lab - lab tech will etch the design or paint it on the crown -lab tech will then seal it with porcelain glaze -dentist will cement tattooed crown/ veneer in permanently - no aftercare needed |
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teeth tattoos can be removed how? |
-removed from grinding or with an abrasive done by dentist - tattoo can become abraded with time and need to be replaced |
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cons of tooth tattoo? |
-plaque buildup around area - unnecessary removal of tooth structure - weakening of the tooth and compromising longevity -risk of damaging the nerve - the tooth may require a root canal after procedure - cost 800-1200 per tooth |
