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Some newbie piercers (under 5 years) will use plastic for the barbell shaft in tongue piercings, more experienced and old school body piercers will stay with metal shafts for the piercing. Plastic tends to weaken and is cheap*, very cheap to use (*Method of making more money from the client for less material costs). It's not the shaft that damages the teeth it's the balls and plastic balls are not cool on new tongue piercings because they can break and you loose the piercing because the barbell comes out. I am old school get it done with a metal barbell, two weeks later when the swelling goes down you get a shorter step down barbell, two weeks later you can change the balls to what ever you want. But stay with the metal initially to ensure the piercing heals and is cleaned properly during the early stages of healing. Compare apples to apples and Oranges to oranges, check out the prices and ask questions like you just did, if it makes sense then go for it but don't get caught in a cash grab at your expense. Get what you pay for and that's a piece of metal in your tongue see a professional body piercer.
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Plastic or metal tongue ring after you pierce your tongue?
The original barbell must be metal. After that...it's your preference. I don't like plastic barbells because they aren't as sturdy. However, I do like to use plastic balls instead of metal. The metal click against my teeth and can be more damaging.
If you're allergic to metal can you pierce your tongue?
Generally, no...I mean, if you were allergic to pollen you wouldn't want to have a flower constantly strapped to your face now, would you? If it's only one specific type of metal, there are many different kinds of metals that are used to pierce. Titanium, silver, gold, or stainless steel, there is a high likelihood that one of those won't cause an allergic reaction. Talk to your piercer about it and see what they have to offer.
What happens when your tongue freezes to metal?
When your tongue freezes to metal, the warmth from your tongue gradually melts the metal, causing it to stick to your tongue. This can result in painful tearing of the tissue when you try to detach your tongue. It is important to seek immediate medical attention to safely remove your tongue from the metal.
What has a string made of metal wire platic or gut that are stretched across the bottom of the instrument?
snare drum
What are the raw materials in an iPod?
metal, platic, and love!!! dont forget the hundreds of starving Chinese men and women who build them!!!
What has the author T W Pierce written?
T W. Pierce has written: 'Analysis of metal cutting'
Is it bad to numb your tongue in order to get a piercing?
Honestly, it should not be necessary to numb the tongue at all to pierce it if you have it done by a licensed piercer. Depending on exactly what you're using to accomplish a temporary local anesthesia, it may complicate matters further. Imagine what sort of damage you'll do to yourself if you get a piece of metal put into your tongue without being able to feel it.
Do metal water bottles release aluminum ions that can cause cancer?
There is no conclusive evidence that metal water bottles release enough aluminum ions to cause cancer. The majority of aluminum exposure comes from food, water, and medications, rather than from metal water bottles. However, to minimize any potential risks, it is recommended to choose stainless steel water bottles without aluminum linings.
Is tongue freezing to to a metal pole are conduction convection or radiation?
The metal pole rapidly 'CONDUCTS' heat away from your tongue.
What to do when you have tongue decay after tongue piercing?
since the metal in the piercing is filled with iron the iron will irritate the tongue therefore causing the tongue to swell and turn yellow
When you stick your tongue on a frozen piece of a metal pole what happens after u pull it off?
When you stick your tongue on a frozen metal pole, the moisture on your tongue can freeze and bond to the metal. When you pull your tongue off, you may leave behind a layer of skin or tissue on the pole, which can be painful and may result in injury. It's important to seek help to safely remove your tongue and prevent further damage.
What do guys think when they see girls with a tongue piercing?
"ew.... what the heck is that metal bolt doing on her tongue?"
