Pierce Out

In this day and age, an earring stud or hoop protruding out of someone’s tongue or lip is not an unusual sight. Today, body piercings are seen as a fashion statement, worn as accessories—as innocuous as wearing a ring or a necklace. Some view it as art, while others view it as a form of expressing their identity. However, oral piercing, which involves the tongue, lips, or cheeks, has actually been implicated in a number of harmful dental conditions and could be a potential risk to your health. So when it comes to making a fashion statement with oral piercing, you’re better off just saying “pierce out.” Mass Dental Society "Word of Mouth" Summer 2010