Tongue Rings and Other Body Jewelry have Become Popular

People, specifically teens, use body jewelry and piercings as an easy way to express themselves

. As time has advanced, piercings have evolved from the traditional ear piercing to more extreme piercings, such as tongue rings or piercings.

Tongue piercings first became popular in the 1980's when the availability of high quality, surgical steeltongue rings and other types of body jewelry were readily available for the first time. "The Gauntlet" was the first professional piercing salon in the US and tongue rings were the first of many popular and extreme piercings to emerge from its owners. Owner Jim Ward was an active advocate of this particular form of body jewelry.

Unlike most popular jewelry, tongues are pierced with straight barbell jewelry rather than a traditional round or curved ring. However, the termtongue ring has, over time, become the slang term used by many to describe the piercing. Over time, both the creativity of the tongue piercing and the tongue rings themselves have grown. The beads at the end of the barbells used for tongue rings can be made of many different kinds of decorative materials. Flat beads matching the natural color of the tongue and "no show" beads have become popular as individuals with tongue piercings enter the workplace. Those who wish to show off their piercing can choose from brightly colored beads, simple metal beads, glow in the dark beads the possibilities are endless.

Although tongue rings are stylish and popular, special care must be taken to ensure that they're properly done to prevent oral health problems. The traditional and proper placement of a tongue ring is in the center of the tongue, near the center of the mouth. The tongue ring should be angled to slightly lean back from the teeth to make talking and eating easier. Although there are concerns about teeth damage, this can be avoided when the tongue piercing is carefully done and properly cleaned. Other than a slight impact on the way a person talks for the first few days, there is only a very slight chance of any teeth, gum or tissue damage due to a tongue ring.

Piercings are good, temporary way for an individual to express themselves in a world in which places more and more value on being an individual and not a "follower". With proper care and research, a tongue piercing can be a way for an individual to accomplish this.

Tongue Rings and Other Body Jewelry have Become Popular

By: Jade Greene

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