Everyone loves to stay in limelight with unique and hip looks and piercings are the game changer. Smiley Piercing is the coolest way to get people’s attention. You can hide it until you reveal. As the name suggests, it’s an oral piercing that is done on your lip frenulum, which is a flap of skin that joins your lip to the gum where you put your jewellery, and it is visible only when you smile.  Frenulum is the thin, elastic band of tissue that connects your upper lip to your gums.

Smiley piercing is really cute. Not only it makes you look more stylish but also more beautiful. Those who have this piercing are considered to be more confident in themselves. But you should know the risks, placement and after care of this type of piercing to avoid infection and other health issues. Keep reading this blog to get the relevant information.

Placement:

Taking care of your smiley piercing is very important. This piercing is in the mouth, which is sensitive and needs to be kept clean and cared for to avoid any sort of infections.

• Getting your frenulum pierced is one of the most exciting moments in the world. Be mentally prepared for the experience and don’t freak out about it

• Rinsing your mouth with an antimicrobial mouthwash will ensure that any bacteria lingering is killed, and you are not left with any excess bacteria in your mouth just before the procedure.
• When your mouth is clean and ready, your smiley piercing will be better for it. Your piercers will gently pull back your upper lip, exposing the frenulum. Then they’ll use a sterile needle to make a piercing on that exposed section.
• After getting your smiley pierced, it’s time to insert the jewellery. A piercer will place the jewellery in place, making sure it’s comfortable and secure.
• Last but not least, you will then clean the mouth thoroughly to avoid any kind of infection.

How much Smiley Piercing Hurt

A general rule of thumb says the fleshier the piercing area, the less piercing hurts. But the smiley piercing frenulum is a somewhat delicate tissue, so the pain level is slightly more than the earlobe piercing hurt. However, you don’t have to worry as it will hurt for a few minutes as it is done quickly. To relieve pain, take deep breaths.

Healing time will be from 4 to 12 weeks if you properly care and consistently clean.

 

How to take care of the Smiley Piercing

 

Because of its sensitivity, aftercare for smiley piercing is essential, especially in this kind of piercing. Here are some tips for you to take good care of it.

• Brushing teeth twice a day is really important to prevent infection
• Rinse your mouth with saline solution or table salt thoroughly,

• Avoid using toothpaste with a mint flavour. If possible, use mild-flavour toothpaste because this will not inflame the gums and will help alleviate the pain in your smiley piercing.
• Do gargles every time you eat food, so no food residue sticks with your piercings. If you are using any mouthwash, make sure it is alcohol-free.
• Don’t touch or fiddle with your piercing with your tongue or fingers. This may cause irritation and even infection
• Avoid talking too much while your piercing gets fully healed. Talk only when necessary and avoid chewing hard items such as ice or chips. Alcohol and smoking are entirely prohibited.
• Avoid smoking or drinking alcohol.

We recommend that you consult a medical professional if you notice any of the following symptoms: severe pain, unstoppable bleeding and swelling.

After healing, you can switch your smiley-piercing jewellery for around three months. Always disinfect your hands and mouth before touching the piercing

What Are the Risks and Complications of a Smiley Piercing? 

There is always some risk when modifying your body as your body is not used to the changes. Following are the risks related to the smiley piercing:

• • These piercing can damage your teeth and gums as it keeps rubbing on the following areas the whole time.
  • The body may not accept the piercing because of the jewellery’s material or the irritation.
  • If you do not care properly, your piercing might get infected.
  • You can have speech issues until you get used to it because it will disturb you while talking, especially if it is not fully healed.

 

If you are thinking about getting a smiley piercing, you should know that there are certain problems with this body modification. There are a few things to look out for depending on your problem, so be sure to do your research and have a second opinion from someone who has experience with smiley piercings.

1. A weak frenulum means that it is stretched and thin, making it more susceptible to tearing. If you have a weak frenulum, you cannot have this piercing as there are chances of tissue damage.
2. Smileys don’t go well with braces, so it’s best to avoid piercing if you have them. Gum disease can also make smiley piercings difficult, so talk to your dentist or doctor about it first.

But the good news is you can avoid the risks by approaching a good and professional piercer with relevant knowledge and credentials.