subject: Plastic Tongue Ring Retainers Are A Great Alternative [print this page] Plastic Tongue Ring Retainers Are A Great Alternative
Everyone knows about the ever popular accessory for their mouths, thetongue ring. There's also something called a "tongue ring retainer." Saying "retainer" most often relates to braces and other dental materials.
Don't abandon the rest of the meanings of the word. In general, a retainer is some type of tool, used to keep something in place. In the case of a tongue ring, a retainer is a clear plastic barbell that blends in with the color of the tongue to help hide the piercing.
Wearers of tongue piercings have said that these retainers are great for their job or for their school's dress code. One of the most common reasons people wear them are because they have a piercing that is not allowed at their job. For example, it might not be appropriate to wear noticeabletongue rings to a job interview at a bank. Most jobs where you will be working with customers at a constant pace would expect you to be dressed in a professional manner every day so you can look presentable and appropriate.
Modern tongue ring retainers provide an alternative to removing the tongue ring altogether and allow wearers to change from a retainer to a tongue ring easily. You can still keep your individuality by wearing the retainers because you are separating yourself from the crowd just by wearing something different in your mouth than anyone else!
The vast majority of tongue ring retainers come in a clear BioFlex plastic form. It is not impossible to find them in a different color but the most common color for the retainers is clear. Other popular colors include pink and orange. The reason for these vibrant colors is that retainers are not solely for hiding the piercing. Sometimes they're just more comfortable than traditional metal styles. Some say they love wearing the retainers because they can barely feel them so they are extremely comfortable and flexible.
Nearly all people with tongue rings eventually reach a point when they would prefer to conceal the piercing. The hole from the piercing can take a while to close and can be a pain if you get food stuck in it so some folks don't like to use the option of closing the hole. If you can wear a tongue ring and get away with it, why wouldn't you? The best way to hide them is by getting a retainer.
