Speech and Chewing Difficulties:<\/strong> If chewing and talking difficulty doesn’t reduce over time, you will use the wrong muscles for both functions, triggering other problems related to jaws and mouth.<\/li><\/ul>\nIf you have an oral piercing, it’s vital to maintain a regular oral hygiene routine that includes brushing and flossing, and checking your piercing to make sure it looks and feels normal.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Oral piercings have become largely famous among many age groups in recent years. Although they look trendy to many, oral piercings can be dangerous and cause multiple health conditions in the long run. Complications of Oral Piercing Tooth Breakage: Certain piercings are located close to gum tissue and can hurt the root of your teeth. Over time, this can cause gums to recede. The nerve can get exposed if the piercing leads to cracking or breakage of your tooth. Infections: There is a lot of bacteria in the mouth. 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