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Tongue studs cause more problems than chipped teeth, recessed gums and nerve damage Publish Date : 6/10/2004 5:05:00 PM Source : Skincareindia.com Team
After getting an oral piercing, the mouth has an open wound which allows bacteria to travel through the bloodstream. Bacteria then cause the floor of the mouth to rapidly swell, which can block the airway or prevent the swallowing of saliva. Endocarditis occurs when bacteria travels into the bloodstream through the piercing hole and infects the heart. Patients with a history of heart defects are at risk for endocarditis. At the dentist's office, a medical history is taken which helps the dentist determine who is at risk and those patients are given antibiotics prior to certain dental procedures in order to avoid this potentially fatal problem. "Most body piercers are unlicensed and are not members of the medical profession," says William J. Dunn, DDS, MAGD, ABGD, author of the study. "Because of this, health histories are not recorded or reviewed, emergency medical kits are not available, antibiotics are not prescribed and postoperative care is not available." Postoperative care can also help identify these serious infections before they become fatal. "People are told to expect some swelling from a tongue piercing but if they don't receive follow-up care, they may not be aware of when it is abnormal swelling," says Melvin K. Pierson DDS and AGD spokesperson. "A person might have an angina attack and not know it." Unclean piercing equipment can cause other infections, such as bloodborne hepatitis. Also, if a patient is not instructed to avoid touching the piercing, they might spread infections with their own fingers. "I don't recommend piercing," says Dr. Pierson. "Because of the risks associated with this unregulated procedure, if someone is considering an oral piercing, they should discuss it with their medical or dental professional." Ludwig's angina: A life-threatening acute severe infection of the jaws that causes swelling that can close off the airway. This can be treated with an incision and drainage. Endocarditis: A disease caused by a microorganism infecting the heart valves or endocardium. The microorganism can enter the blood stream through the piercing wound. This can be treated with antibiotics. Editor's Note: A copy of the study, "Tongue piercing: Case report and ethical overview", is available. Call 312.440.4308 or e-mail susanu@agd.org. NOTE: Information that appears in General Dentistry, the AGD's peer-reviewed journal, AGD Impact, the AGD's newsmagazine and related press releases do not necessarily reflect the endorsement of the AGD |
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