Smiley Piercing: Everything You Should Know To Make Your Smile ...

Smiley Piercing Infection

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As has already been mentioned above, bacteria thrive in your mouth as a result of what you eat and drink. Bacteria can also be passed from person to person by smoking, kissing or other oral activities. They can get into the piercing site and cause infection. The symptoms of an infected smiley piercing may include swelling, pain and sometimes burning or itching. The first step in avoiding infection is to have your frenulum pierced by a professional rather than doing it yourself. Therefore, be sure to check if your piercer is using properly sanitized instruments. This is always a consideration, but when it comes to oral piercings, where bacteria are already a major concern, you need to make sure your smiley piercing is properly set up.

However, if you happened to catch some minor smiley piercing infection, here is what you can do:

• Wash your hands thoroughly before you clean, handle or touch your piercing.
• Rinse your mouth twice a day with sea salt or a saline solution.
• Brush your teeth at least twice a day.

It is preferable to consult a doctor for treatment if the infection does not go away within a couple of days.

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The jewelry that is generally used for smiley piercing is 18 gauge (1mm) to 16 gauge (1.2mm) in thickness. Small diameter circular barbells, as well as short length curved barbells, are all great small smiley piercing options available in every piercing studio. However, in this section, we want to focus on more specific festive smiley piercing jewelry:

1. Vampire smiley piercing is a curved barbell with fangs at the ends, 18mm in size. It's important to choose the right piercing position before you opt for vampire smiley piercing because when you don't laugh, it’s best to reveal a few teeth, and when you do laugh, the best effect is to show all of your teeth, so try to make the piercing position a bit higher.

2. Smiley piercing fangs are usually done on both sides for a symmetrical and true wolfman-like impression, but they can also be done on one side only, just like any other piercing. Fang smiley piercing is also called Dracula Nail because it is pierced in the position between the top of the lip and the top of the gum. It is also worth noting that long-term wear is not recommended for any smiley fang piercing.

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3. Smiley piercing rings typically include:

• Round-shaped barbell. You might also make your initial jewelry out of a round-shaped barbell. This item is made in the form of a horseshoe and has a bead on each end that keeps it properly fixed.
• Ring with a captive bead, which is used for a brand-new smiling piercing. This piece has a circular form and is finished with a single tiny bead.
• Ring with no seams. It can be with or without adornment. This ring joins without a bead that keeps it in place. You can replace this conventional seamless ring with a seamless ring with extra adornments once the piercing has healed completely.

4. Septum smiley piercing is a combination of a standard septum piercing that goes through the septum of your nose, often known as the space between your nostrils, and a smiley (frenulum) piercing. This combination is not only fashionable right now, but it also looks amazing on your face. You practically align two piercings, which produces a sort of focal point and symmetry in some way. Here's a life hack for you: select jewelry pieces that match rather than stand out.

Fake smiley piercing. Nose and nose rings and BCR septum lip piercing are examples of a fake smiley piercing. Just like real piercing jewelry, they can be made of stainless steel, silicone, acrylic or titanium. Classic, punk and sexy are all popular styles of fake smiling piercing.