Had my lip pierced for a year and noticed it was kinda rubbing against my gums, you know, causing some irritation. Switched to a shorter bar and problem solved. Anyone else tweak their piercings to save their teeth?
Had a similar thing happen with my tongue piercing. At first, didn't notice anything weird, but after a few months I started feeling this constant rubbing against the back of my teeth. Dentist pointed out some early enamel wear and suggested downsizing the jewelry or switching to something softer like acrylic. Ended up going with a shorter titanium barbell and it made a huge difference—no more irritation and my teeth feel way better.
Honestly, it's good you caught it early. Piercings are great, but dental health isn't something to mess around with... fixing tooth damage can get expensive real quick. Always worth keeping an eye on how your jewelry fits and feels over time. Glad you sorted yours out!
Good to hear you got it sorted early, but I'm not entirely convinced acrylic jewelry is always a safer alternative. I had a friend switch from titanium to acrylic because of similar enamel concerns, and while it did stop the enamel wear, she ended up with irritation and swelling because acrylic can sometimes harbor bacteria more easily. Not saying it happens to everyone, but it's something to keep in mind.
Personally, I'd stick with high-quality titanium or surgical steel and just make sure the fit's spot-on. Downsizing like you did seems like the smartest move—less movement means less friction against your teeth. Definitely agree dental health isn't something to play around with though... once that enamel's gone, it's gone for good. Glad you're feeling better now!
"Personally, I'd stick with high-quality titanium or surgical steel and just make sure the fit's spot-on."
Yeah, totally agree here. My daughter switched to acrylic for similar reasons, and it ended up causing redness and irritation. Went back to titanium with a snugger fit—problem solved. Lesson learned the itchy way...
Yeah, acrylic can be tricky... I had a similar issue with my tongue piercing years ago. Switched to a shorter titanium bar and it made a huge difference—no more gum irritation or accidental biting. Glad you caught it early!
