You've probably heard of ear piercings, body piercings, and even tongue piercings. But what can we say about teeth piercing? This trend involves placing a gemstone or any other type of accessory on the teeth.

A piercing brightens your smile, but it doesn't come without risks. From the application procedure to possible complications, here's what you need to know!

What is a tooth piercing?

With tooth piercing, a hole is not opened in the tooth, but in its surface. Gemstones are available in all shapes and sizes. Some choices include:

-diamonds

- the sapphires

- the rubies

- the crystals

Dental piercings are usually done on a tooth in the front of the mouth, away from the gum area.

How is the procedure?

The tooth piercing procedure is quite simple. You will not experience pain before or after the stone is placed.

- Preparation of teeth. Before the procedure, the tooth enamel will be cleaned and prepared. A little acid is used to clean the tooth.

- Adhesive material. A compound will be applied to the area where the stone will be placed.

- Placement of stones. An expert or dentist will use the instrument that has the stone placed in it.

-A special lamp hardens the material. It takes 20 to 60 seconds or more for the stone to set in this composition.

-Care. You should avoid brushing your teeth vigorously and eating spicy or sticky foods. It is important to maintain oral hygiene after dental piercing. Try not to touch or play with the stone after it is placed on the teeth.

Are there complications and what should we know?

One of the biggest concerns with dental piercings is that the stone can become dislodged from the tooth and swallowed.

Other risks include:

- tooth sensitivity

- allergic reaction

-damaged teeth

- wear or erosion of enamel

-inflammation of the gums

- damage to the lips if the accessory rubs against them

-a bad breath

-mouth infection

Additionally, the process of preparing the tooth for a piercing can often change the surface of the tooth. There is limited research on the long-term safety of dental stones and piercings.